Rated a seaman second class on 13 June 1934, he joined the heavy cruiser  on 27 June and on 27 May 1936, was advanced in rate to seaman first class. Transferred to the transport  on 17 June, he was received at the Receiving Station, Naval Operating Base (NOB), Norfolk on 13 July.
This passage describes a sailor's career progression, starting with his initial rating in 1934, followed by promotions and transfers to different ships. The context is about his service record.