Rory Reynolds Posted 3 November , 2009 Share Posted 3 November , 2009 Hi all I would dearly like to know what it was that a Ship's Adjutant's job entailed. Regards Rory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbloy Posted 3 November , 2009 Share Posted 3 November , 2009 Sounds to me like it might be the American equivalent of what we on this side of the pond refer to as a Paymaster Lieutenant (Supply Officer). mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonmate Posted 3 November , 2009 Share Posted 3 November , 2009 Rory Do you think the title could have been in the context of a troop ship.when an Army Officer is responsible for the administration of the troops (sleep/eat/exercise etc arrangements) on board during a voyage ? I am sure I have seen this somewhere.but as I passed the old soixante-neuf yesterday I can't recall where !! Sotonmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Reynolds Posted 4 November , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 November , 2009 Rory Do you think the title could have been in the context of a troop ship.when an Army Officer is responsible for the administration of the troops (sleep/eat/exercise etc arrangements) on board during a voyage ? I am sure I have seen this somewhere.but as I passed the old soixante-neuf yesterday I can't recall where !! Sotonmate I think you are on to something there Sotonmate. I googled the words but, frustratingly, it came up with very little info by way of a definition which is what I am looking for. Thanks for your and Egypt's input. I have asked the MOD for his file in the hope that it will provide his full medal entitlement thereby solving the puzzle. Regards Rory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbloy Posted 4 November , 2009 Share Posted 4 November , 2009 Well done Sotonmate - spot on with your link into troop ships. I have now found several references to the 'Adjutant's office' and 'Ship's Adjutant', all relating to troop ship movements. Seems that the Ship's Adjutant was a military officer (not naval) and his job was to look after army matters pertaining to the ship's 'khaki cargo'. mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesmessenger Posted 4 November , 2009 Share Posted 4 November , 2009 Every troopship had an army officer appointed as Officer in Command of the troops. The Ship's Adjutant acted as his staff officer. Charles M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Reynolds Posted 5 November , 2009 Author Share Posted 5 November , 2009 Every troopship had an army officer appointed as Officer in Command of the troops. The Ship's Adjutant acted as his staff officer. Charles M Thanks very much all. Much appreciated. Regards Rory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhifle Posted 5 November , 2009 Share Posted 5 November , 2009 Hi, The senior NCO onboard would also be appointed 'Ship’s Sergeant Major', and had his own cabin. He would have attended to drafting of the ship’s orders with the Ship’s Adjutant Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhifle Posted 8 November , 2009 Share Posted 8 November , 2009 Hi, Here is a reference to a 'Ship's Adjutant' in no 6757 Sergeant John McIlwain's, 5th Battalion, The Connaught Rangers journal for 1916. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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