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Commissioned Gunner RN
Just a little confused by an entry found in an old copy of a wartime magazine.
It records the passing, in Immington [Immingham, Lincs] of an ex-colleague, 'Lt EG Haycraft RN (Collector)'. I have scanned his photo, which looks very much like khaki OSD with a RN cap badge, and medals, presumably Gt War. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission lists Ernest George Haycraft, 59 years, Commissioned Gunner, as having dies on 31.08.41. and buried in Immingham. Naval-History.net lists amongst casualties on 31.08.41. 'Beaver II, cycling accident :*HAYCRAFT, Ernest G, Commissioned Gunner (T), died'. HMS Beaver II was part of 24th Mine Laying Flotilla, based at Immingham. So what is a 'RN (Collector)', and why is a 'Commissioned Gunner' serving in the navy, wearing OSD aged 59? Stephen. |
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