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Deserters and Absconders during World War 1
Deserters and Absconders Crew records show that between the period 27 May 1916 and 1 January 1920 while subject to Naval Discipline 148 crew members (both Officers and Ratings) were registered as having deserted. A further 16 were shown as…
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Army Deserters on RFA ships
Three soldiers, who had signed on RFA ships during World War One, were found to have deserted from their Army Regiments. (more…)
View moreCourt Martials during World War 1
Court Martial During World War 1 discipline formally enforced against RFA Officers resulted in trials by Court Martial. Both RFA Officers and Rating charged with serious offences also faced the prospect of a Court Martial. Between 29 May 1916 and…
View morePrison and Detention for RFA Crews During World War 1
Prison and Detention RFA crews in World War 1 faced prison or detention for a variety of offences other than being sentenced by Court Martial. The Crew records have eight being sentenced to prison while twenty five received sentences…
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The Naval Discipline Act in the RFA during World War 1
Naval Discipline During World War 1 the crews of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships were subject to the provisions of the Naval Discipline Act and research of crew’s records has found that numerous Officers and Ratings were dealt with under that legislation.…
View moreHow a run ashore became a disaster
On 13 April 1925 at about 11.30pm on the River Medway off Upnor, Kent the ship’s boat of RFA Bacchus (1), containing 11 of the crew were returning from a run ashore, when it was struck by a motor…
View moreRFA Surf Pioneer
Previous name: BeskidySubsequent name: Official Number: 169231 …
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“RFA” Surf Pilot
“RFA” Surf Pilot As Kuroshio Maru – pre World War 2 Previous name: Kuroshio Maru, Yung Hao, HMS Yung Hao Official Number:…
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RFA Surf Patrol
Previous name: TatrySubsequent name: Marisurf Official Number: 169230 …
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Deserters and Absconders during World War 1
Deserters and Absconders Crew records show that between the period 27 May 1916 and 1 January 1920 while subject to Naval Discipline 148 crew members (both Officers and Ratings) were…
View moreArmy Deserters on RFA ships
Three soldiers, who had signed on RFA ships during World War One, were found to have deserted from their Army Regiments. (more…)
View moreCourt Martials during World War 1
Court Martial During World War 1 discipline formally enforced against RFA Officers resulted in trials by Court Martial. Both RFA Officers and Rating charged with serious offences also faced the…
View morePrison and Detention for RFA Crews During World War 1
Prison and Detention RFA crews in World War 1 faced prison or detention for a variety of offences other than being sentenced by Court Martial. The Crew records have…
View moreThe Naval Discipline Act in the RFA during World War 1
Naval Discipline During World War 1 the crews of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships were subject to the provisions of the Naval Discipline Act and research of crew’s records has found that…
View moreHow a run ashore became a disaster
On 13 April 1925 at about 11.30pm on the River Medway off Upnor, Kent the ship’s boat of RFA Bacchus (1), containing 11 of the crew were returning from…
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