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We remember Albert Ebenezer James
We remember Albert Ebenezer James
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1900
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
210513
HMS Impregnable
Source:6258251
18th July 1900
1916
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
210513
HMS Swift
Source:6258251
6th October 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9207131
20th April 1917
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9208756
23rd April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Ebenezer |
| Initials | AE |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 6258251 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 210513 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 210513 | HMS Swift | Yeoman of Signals |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Honours for Service in the Action Between HM Ships “Swift” and “Broke” and German Destroyers, on the Night of the 20th to 21st April 1917More about Honours for Service in the Action Between HM Ships “Swift” and “Broke” and German Destroyers, on the Night of the 20th to 21st April 1917
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 |
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