Mike. A good question. I have been trawling through all my REME history references and can find no specific comment that answers your question. The generalisation of comment would suggest that it was at the same time as the formation of the Corps on 1st October 1942 (along with the adoption of the new cap badge). It is also suggested that in the beginning the ranks of Dvr and Pte were also used depending on trade/employment.
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