RN uniform - chevrons near right cuff

[Neil 2242]

Can I ask you folks the significance of the chevrons on this chap's cuff?

I have an inkling from family who this may be, just wondering if the details will confirm.

 

Thanks in advance.

[John Milner]

Overseas service chevrons, one red, four blue.

 

Looks like a Good Conduct badge on left sleeve and a medal ribbon possibly 1914 Star.

 

The chain has a Bosun's Call attached and tucked into the jumper above the bow.

 

John

[Neil 2242]

Thanks John.

I've heard of overseas service chevrons, but I thought they were an Army thing.

So in naval terms, what counts as overseas service? Anywhere outside UK waters?

 

 

[FROGSMILE]

Looking at the rating badge on his right upper arm I think he might be a Seaman Torpedoman.

Edited 20 October , 2018 by FROGSMILE

[michaeldr]

19 hours ago, Neil 2242 said:

in naval terms, what counts as overseas service?

This may help - http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/Uniform/Uniform.html#Chevrons

 

Edited 21 October , 2018 by michaeldr

[Steven Broomfield]

3 hours ago, michaeldr said:

This may help - http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/Uniform/Uniform.html#Chevrons

 

 

What a fascinating site. Thanks for posting the link