DM/X as part of service number

[Lisajb]

Could anyone enlighten me as to what D/MX means in front of or as part of a service number?

I was thinking of applying for my fathers records - he was in the Royal Navy, and on some documents I have, this is written. I also have a photo of him with what looks like a kit bag, and the same letters and numbers are on the bag.

Just wondering if I needed to quote these letters as well as the numbers on the application.

[HistoricalGenealogy]

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[HMac]

Sorry nothing to do with Dominion of Canada, Merchant Seamen or Royal Naval Reserve.
 

D/MX is indeed part of an RN service number. There were 4-6 numerals after it.

D indicates the ratings Home Port Divison, in this case Devonport.
M indicates his trade: Artificer, Electrical, Supply or other [other than Seaman, Stoker, Comms etc].
X was added in a pay restructure post 1925.

https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/NavalNumbers

Regards
Hugh

[Lisajb]

Sorry nothing to do with Dominion of Canada, Merchant Seamen or Royal Naval Reserve.
 

D/MX is indeed part of an RN service number. There were 4-6 numerals after it.

D indicates the ratings Home Port Divison, in this case Devonport.
M indicates his trade: Artificer, Electrical, Supply or other [other than Seaman, Stoker, Comms etc].
X was added in a pay restructure post 1925.

https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/NavalNumbers

Regards
Hugh

Thank you, Hugh, this is most helpful. Dad finished his Navy career as a leading sick berth attendant