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Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 471

Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (SS.5868 (Dev. B. 10908) G. Ambler, A.B., R.F.R.), edge bruising, very fine

George Ambler was born at Leeds, Yorkshire in March 1897. A collier by trade he enlisted in the Royal Navy in May 1915. Having left St. Vincent shortly before she distinguished herself at the Battle of Jutland, Ambler saw service in P-class Patrol boats untill war's end. The vessels were designed with a low silhouette perfect for U-boat hunting in the Channel. He was mentioned in the despatches whilst aboard P 17 'For services in the Dover Patrol during the period from 1st July- 31st December 1916' (London Gazette 23 May 1917, refers). He transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in May 1920; sold with copied service record.

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