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Royal Navy rank on death cert?

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McDitzy

McDitzy Report 21 Jun 2005 21:53

I have my gg grandfather's death cert from 1939. He was 85. His occupation is given as 'Pensioned Marine RMLI'. Was wondering what the RMLI stood for, and also if I would be able to find out about this pension he received? Chloe

Malcolm

Malcolm Report 21 Jun 2005 22:05

Hi RMLI stand for Royal Marine Light Infantry Up until 1923 the Royal Marines where split into 2. RMLI and RMA Royal Marine Artillery Malcolm

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 21 Jun 2005 22:08

That's great Malcolm. I'll delete my first reply so it doesn't confuse anyone. Kath. x

McDitzy

McDitzy Report 21 Jun 2005 22:16

Thanks Malcolm (and Kathleen). Chloe