Transfer from RMLI to RN

[rjthake]

My grandfather Albert Edward Thake was a yeoman of signals in the RN. Prior to joining the RN he was in the Royal Marines. I have found his record in the RN but cannot find anything about his record in the Marines, he transferred on 31-7-1895
Anyone got any ideas of how to proceed His number in the RN was 184884

[Pam Downes]

I've found the link to the online records for Royal Marines held at The National Archives, but didn't have any luck when searching his name.
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/r...er-service.htm

There are several TNA research guides for the Royal Marines. I don't know if any of them will be of any help.
https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/atoz/r.htm#

Pam

[Pam Downes]

I'm not sure if you made a typo but I've amended the thread title to RMLI, because in the UK RNLI stands for Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
It was only when I was searching the TNA online records that I found out that you meant RMLI otherwise I'd still be scratching my head in puzzlement!

Pam

[rjthake]

Thanks Pam, you are absolutely correct.
I have him in the 1981 census living in London and the 1991 at Hamoaze Devonport assigned to HMS Neptune and then there is a notation 31-7-1895 on his RN record that says "approved transfer from Marines to RN. I looked for information for attestation papers but came up blank, hence throwing out a call for help
Best regards
Roger

[rjthake]

Of course that should read 1881 and 1891!!!!

[Michael Duke]

Up to l think, the 1980s, all personal records were given to the ratings on discharge. They were written in ink on waterproofed linen or silk to be kept permanant and indestructable. I still have mine. The RMLI and RN all come under the Admiralty remit so would be the same procedure I imagine.

Best Regards Michael