Hi I am an author and am currently doing some research into one of my characters. They have served in the Royal Navy during World War 2. They will need to have been young at the time (around 16). I believe that would put them in rank of Boy First class. I also think they could be a midshipman. I have found research about the journals they were made to keep which would prove useful for my plot but again am struggling to find information on what there day to day role was. Someone on another forum mentions gunners mates. Who would someone in this position report to. Whats the rankings? Many thanks
Sounds an interesting story, good luck. I am doing research on a 16 year old Panzer -Boy from the enemy. Stefan.
Boy seaman - Wikipedia Royal Navy Boy Seamen in World War II Royal Navy Pay and Conditions - Regulations For The Entry of Boys And Men Into The Navy - Pay - Leave - Gratuities - Pensions &c And The Pay of Warrant Officers - 1860 BOYS All boys under the age of 18, who hereafter enter the Navy, are to be required to enter into an engagement, according to the form, No 95, to serve Her Majesty for a period of ten years continuous and general service from the age of 18, in addition to whatever periods may be necessary till they attain that age. Ranks, Badges and Pay in the Royal Navy in World War 2 TD