Royal Signals Question on Rank.

Discussion in 'Royal Signals' started by Drew5233, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I have noticed on several DCM citations the rank of some WO2's is given as CSM (Company Sergeant Major). Does anyone know when and or why its changed to the current form of SSM (Squadron Sergeant Major).

    Or is this a typo? I have nocticed it twice though on two DCM awards.

    Cheers for any info,
    Andy
     
  2. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

  3. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Ok relax everyone...I found the answer :lol:

    1946

    In 1946 the system of naming signals units was changed. Until then the word ‘signals’ in a title could mean anything from a large section to a unit greater than the strength of a battalion. Sub-units were known as sections and companies; training units as battalions. It was decided that major units would be termed ‘regiments’ and sub-units ‘squadrons’ or ‘troops’. Units still kept titles indicative of the military formation they served, the size of the signals unit depending on the size of the formation, e.g. a Division would usually be supported by a Signal Regiment and a Brigade would usually be supported by a Signal Squadron.
    42 Squadron History
     
  4. jeffbubble

    jeffbubble Senior Member

    There were SSMs in 1960!
     
  5. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    Hi Jeff,

    I would have thought so if they changed in 1946 :)

    Regards
    Andy
     

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