David Earley Posted 6 January , 2018 Posted 6 January , 2018 I am researching the WW1 career of Arthur Swynfen Durancé George (1884-1940) and attach extracts from his file at The National Archives (ADM 196/49/153). As can be seen, he was unfit for service at sea from April 1910 to May 1916, suffering from various problems with his breathing. In May 1916, he was passed fit for active service and spent the remainder of the war on HMS Grafton (in the Mediterranean). My queries are quite simple: On the first image, what does "for (G) duties" mean? and what is written in the next column after the date 19.8.18? Thanks for any help. David
Terence Munson Posted 6 January , 2018 Posted 6 January , 2018 The line after 19.08.18 reads Ganges for Shotley Bks. I'm guessing (g) stands for general? Terry
David Earley Posted 6 January , 2018 Author Posted 6 January , 2018 I guess I didn't make myself clear. The text I can't decipher is: David
horatio2 Posted 6 January , 2018 Posted 6 January , 2018 "HMS EXCELLENT for Short (G) course" followed by "GRAFTON for (G) duties." In both cases the (G) is for Gunnery. I think the text is "supd" for superseded (i.e. relieved in appointment).
David Earley Posted 6 January , 2018 Author Posted 6 January , 2018 Thanks both for your input. That all seems to make sense. David
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