Guest Jude Posted 2 December , 2003 Share Posted 2 December , 2003 My great grandfather's brother was killed aboard the HMS "Invincible" on May 31, 1916. I would like to know what a 3rd Class Waiter is please, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 2 December , 2003 Share Posted 2 December , 2003 As far as I am aware it is exactly what it says. He was probably a steward in the officers' mess etc. The third class would denote his level of training and responsibilities. If you can give us his name/number we may be able to track down some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNCVR Posted 17 December , 2003 Share Posted 17 December , 2003 Hi Jude, I have just joined the list & think I can clarify this for you - The RN never used the term "waiter" - they were called Stewards, The rate of 3rd Class Waiter would not exist - I think your man would have been a Writer 3rd Class. A Writer was a sort of clerk/secretary who would have worked in the Ships Office. Normally a Battlecruiser would carry several writers of all levels - the Writer 3rd Class would have been about equivalent to an Able Seaman, the 2nd class Writer a Leading Seaman, & Writer 1st class a Petty Officer. A chief Writer would have been a CPO. If you have his WWI medals, his ON(Official number) will be on them, & his Service record will be available in the pRO. Best wishes! Bryan (RNCVR) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 16 January , 2004 Share Posted 16 January , 2004 Jude, What was his name? I can look him up on my Jutland casualties list. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robwilliams Posted 17 January , 2004 Share Posted 17 January , 2004 All, I've looked him up and he was a writer. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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