Id on British medals

[upbeek]

Hi
I am interested what these abbreviations meen on a british war medal
P.J.EDMEADES A/LS S.M.R.N
C/SKX 833277
Regards Chay

[collecter]

I think this is for acting leading seaman,seaman Royal Navy but not 100/oo.John

[upbeek]

I think this is for acting leading seaman,seaman Royal Navy but not 100/oo.John

Thanks John your probably right !
Regards Chay

[peter monahan]

[Acting] Leading Seaman is spot on but the "S.M.R.N" is a puzzle.

[paul kennedy]

Smrn

Seaman Mechanic Royal Navy

[peter monahan]

Live and Learn! Thanks, Paul. Must have been a mouthfull when the CPO wanted to get his attention though: "Hey, You! Acting Leading Seaman Mechanic Edmeades!.."