Signalman
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A Signalman is a person who historically gave signals using flags and light. In modern times the role of Signalmen has evolved and now usually uses electronic communication equipment. Signalmen usually work in rail transport networks or armed forces. However, many armed forces now use the rank of Signaller instead.
Signalman may also refer to:
- Signalman (rank), the military rank
- Signalman (rail), a railwayman who operates the points and signals in a railway signal box
- "The Signal-Man", a short story by Charles Dickens
- Signalman (comics), a villain in the Batman comics