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We remember Albert James Gamby
We remember Albert James Gamby
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J11326
HMS Impregnable
Source:6393361
21st February 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J11326
HMS Ganges
Source:6393361
18th September 1911
1912
service
Royal Navy
Signal Boy
J11326
HMS Pembroke I
Source:6393361
11th May 1912
1913
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Signalman
J11326
HMS Pembroke I
Source:6393361
30th April 1913
1914
service
Royal Navy
Signalman
J11326
HMS Antrim
Source:6393361
6th May 1914
1916
service
Royal Navy
Leading Signalman
J11326
HMS Antrim
Source:6393361
13th May 1916
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6393361
23rd April 1918
1919
service
Royal Navy
Yeoman of Signals
J11326
HMS Lord Nelson
Source:6393361
6th April 1919
1926
service
Royal Navy
Chief Yeoman of Signals
J11326
HMS Hawkins
Source:6393361
17th December 1926
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Gamby |
| Source | 6393361 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Ganges | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Pembroke I | Signal Boy | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Pembroke I | Ordinary Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Antrim | Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Antrim | Leading Signalman | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Lord Nelson | Yeoman of Signals | ||
| Royal Navy | J11326 | HMS Hawkins | Chief Yeoman of Signals |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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HMS VindictiveThe battered cruiser HMS VINDICTIVE at Dover after the Zeebrugge raid, 23 April 1918
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal RecipientsMore about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raid April 1918: Distinguished Service Medal Recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal | Trevor65535 | |
| Zeebrugge DSM to J11326 Gamby at auction | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| HMS Vindictive | Keith1947 |
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