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At random: Long considered a versatile and deadly instrument of war, the submarine has broadened her capabilities with the adoption of nuclear power. Today the submarine serves as a ballistic missile platform, early warning station, killer of surface and underwater vessels, scout, coastal raider troop transport, supply ship, mine layer, and seaplane tender.

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Gil Shaddock

Posted 2009-10-22 6:59 AM (#31692)

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Subject: WWII Navy Rate

Does anyone know what the abbreviation was for the WWII Navy Rate of "Specialist"?

GaryKC

Posted 2009-10-22 7:12 AM (#31694 - in reply to #31692)

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Location: Kansas City Missouri

Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

This site may help http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq78-2.htm#anchor19081

Pig

Posted 2009-10-22 9:45 AM (#31695 - in reply to #31692)

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Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

I frequently use this list ... http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/Ranks&Rates/index.html

GaryKC

Posted 2009-10-22 10:12 AM (#31696 - in reply to #31692)

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Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

I'd never seen this poster before

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Gil Shaddock

Posted 2009-10-22 10:52 AM (#31697 - in reply to #31692)

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Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

This link shows his rate to be "Specialist, First Class". Would he be an "Sp-1"?

http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/macmahon-j-c.htm

609EM1

Posted 2009-10-22 11:24 AM (#31699 - in reply to #31697)

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Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

Gil Shaddock - 2009-10-22 1:52 PM This link shows his rate to be "Specialist, First Class". Would he be an "Sp-1"? http://www.oneternalpatrol.com/macmahon-j-c.htm[/QUOTE]

He was a "Physical Instructor,First Class"......

http://www.missingaircrew.com/yap/mac/13aug1944.asp

Gil Shaddock

Posted 2009-10-22 11:39 AM (#31700 - in reply to #31692)

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Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

Thanks.

Gil Shaddock

Posted 2009-10-22 11:42 AM (#31701 - in reply to #31692)

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Subject: RE: WWII Navy Rate

What did his "Crow" look like.

GaryKC

Posted 2009-10-22 11:51 AM (#31702 - in reply to #31692)