roypaule Posted 15 March , 2011 Share Posted 15 March , 2011 15 March 2011 Manila, Philippines Dear Friends, I recently obtained a BWM named to 194420 Victor George Clarke, Leading Seaman, RN. He was killed when the HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German submarine on 15 October 1914. In the CWGC, it is stated: 194420, (RFR /CH/ B / 8513),H.M.S. "Hawke", Royal Navy. My question is: what does RFR / CH/ B/ 8513 stand for? Thank you in advance Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebonnet Posted 15 March , 2011 Share Posted 15 March , 2011 RFR=Royal Fleet Reserve-are you sure it is RFR and not RNR?? CH=Chatham Depot B=2nd Enlistment 8513=Service No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horatio2 Posted 15 March , 2011 Share Posted 15 March , 2011 Almost:- RFR = Royal Fleet Reserve; CH = Chatham Port Division B = A man who has completed (usually) a 12-year engagement (men who joined the RFR on pension would have 'A') 8513 = RFR No. The RFR Number is additional to the man's RN/RM Official Number 194420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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