'MOMM3' is on military tombstone, and means he was a Motor Machinist's Mate, 3rd class, serving during World War II.
According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel the job of a Machinist's Mate is to "operate, maintain, and repair ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment. (And to) Operate and maintain marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintain records and reports, etc." (BB)
According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel the job of a Machinist's Mate is to "operate, maintain, and repair ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment. (And to) Operate and maintain marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintain records and reports, etc." (BB)
'MOMM3' is on military tombstone, and means he was a Motor Machinist's Mate, 3rd class, serving during World War II.
According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel the job of a Machinist's Mate is to "operate, maintain, and repair ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment. (And to) Operate and maintain marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintain records and reports, etc." (BB)
According to the Bureau of Naval Personnel the job of a Machinist's Mate is to "operate, maintain, and repair ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: steering engine, hoisting machinery, food preparation equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, windlasses, elevators, and laundry equipment. (And to) Operate and maintain marine boilers, pumps, forced draft blowers, and heat exchangers; perform tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water. Maintain records and reports, etc." (BB)
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