Why do United States Navy Petty officers wear a similar dress uniform to ratings, while Petty officers in the British Royal Navy wear a dress uniform which is distinctive from both officers
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Widnes sailor trains Royal Navy contingent taking part in London's Remembrance services - Liverpool Echo
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BBC Radio Devon - John Acres, 28/02/2023, Devon-based Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer honoured in the New Year's Honours list
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