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1944-48(?) Mail Man 1/C rate


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dan_the_hun84

I recently purchased a WW2 naval jumper that had an interesting rate- was told that the rate was "mail main" and only exited from 44-48 in this case its named to a " HC SCHLEY MaM 1/C"

 

I am not a Navy rate expert by any means, but haven't seen many pics or drawings of this rate- understand it was later changed to "postal clerk" and looks different

 

Any information about the rate or man would be appreciated

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I don't have my reference books in front of me, but those dates seem correct. There was a major reorganization of Navy ratings in 1948, so many, such as this one, changed names, specialty marks, or were merged with others as part of the massive downsizing of the Navy after WWII.

 

I don't think the rating is not that uncommon, but most sailors probably served in bases rather than at sea, as suggested by the ribbon rack on your uniform. You probably wouldn't see them onboard any but the largest ships, I would guess.

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The rating existed prior to 1944, as the sailors in this rating wore the letter M in a diamond prior to the design depicted on this jumper. I have been told that the rating required a lot more than simply processing mail. It also included courier work to include classified documents etc.

 

Nice jumper.

 

Allan

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