Navy·Consolidated / merged·In Memoriam
Quarter Gunner
Served: c.1797–1893
Petty officer who supervised approximately four of the ship's guns and assisted the Gunner's Mates in drill and maintenance.
The Story
Quarter Gunners were "prime seamen" — they kept watch and supervised sail handling on top of running their four guns. In the War of 1812 a Quarter Gunner drew $18/month, the same as the Master-at-Arms.
Epitaph
“Ran four guns. Got swallowed by one Gunner's Mate badge.”
Sources
- Wikipedia — Petty Officeren.wikipedia.org
- Uniform Reference — USN 1886www.uniform-reference.net