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Offline northbear

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maritime royal artillery ww11
« on: Tuesday 12 September 17 20:48 BST (UK) »
I am looking to find images or descriptions of the uniform and badges of the royal maritime artillery during ww11, also what rank is w/bdr ? thankyou

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Re: maritime royal artillery ww11
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 12 September 17 21:39 BST (UK) »
W/Bdr-War substantive Bombardier.Was an acting rank equivalent to Corporal.

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Re: maritime royal artillery ww11
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 13 September 17 00:16 BST (UK) »
many thanks