service number question

[hunter67]

i was wondering if anyone can tell me what rank AB(NQ) is and service number ending with E
thanks for any info

[Dan Martel]

In the Navy, an AB is an Able Seamen.

Maybe some further context of what you're looking for might help others in finding an answer for you. Are you asking about Army ranks or ranks for another Service? Female or male service member? The details of the person's service would help too. I'm assuming the time period is the Second World War.

The more information you can provide, the better the chances are of someone being able to help you find your answer.

Cheers,
Dan.

[hunter67]

Thanks Dan for the info but i have a early EIIR canadian memorial cross and on the back is AB(NQ) and the soldiers name his service number is 11248E i find this a strange service number and cant find any info on him ...any ideas ?

[hunter67]

thanks Chris
all the service numbers i come across all have the letter in front of the service number this one has it at the back ???

[hunter67]

here is a picture of the medal! i found its a early EIIR from the design .

[hunter67]

front picture of memorial cross

[chris vickery]

Escuse my last, I have done a bit of Internet research.
It is interesting to note that AB/NQ is a qualification of the Royal Austrailian Navy and reference is made to being on station in Newfoundland.
I think AB is the eqilavent of NQ in RAN service
If you are not aware, this cross was awarded to Mothers who lost a son or spouse in military service.
The strange serial number may be because it is following another countries system rather than the one we are used to.