DrB Posted 3 January , 2005 Share Posted 3 January , 2005 I have a RND 1914 Star in my collection which is, of course, named. All abbreviations I can understand except the first. "CLY/" followed by the mans number I suppose (2818) and then the remaining information. (W. Mimmo, AB, R.N.V.R. Nelson Bn, R.N.D..... the AB meaning able bodied seaman, the RNVR of course for Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and etc.) What does the "CLY" mean and can anyone shed any additional light on this little fella? Thanks in advance.... DrB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enoch beard Posted 3 January , 2005 Share Posted 3 January , 2005 cly stands for clyde in scotland, where he enlisted into the reserve i think! enoch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Strawbridge Posted 3 January , 2005 Share Posted 3 January , 2005 Hello DrB, I believe that the prefix CLY is on medals relate to the Scottish Division of the RNVR (standing for Clyde). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldr Posted 3 January , 2005 Share Posted 3 January , 2005 Dr.B, Fevyer & Wilson’s ‘The 1914 Star to the RN & RM’ has the foll: Nimmo W. AB RNVR C3/2818 medal to Party 24 Jul 1919 Note Nimmo, not Mimmo. There is no note of any clasp awarded The letter denotes the division [as indicated by Enoch & Jim] the number immediately following the letter denotes number of the company and they indicate that Nimmo enlisted before the war Regards Michael D.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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