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We remember Albert Lawrence Poland
We remember Albert Lawrence Poland
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1908
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7627578
15th May 1908
1911
location
The Grey House, Carbis Bay, Cornwall
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8865353
1911
1913
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7627578
15th January 1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
HMS New Zealand
Source:7627578
30th October 1915 - 15th May 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Acting Lieutenant
Source:7627578
15th May 1917
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8865354
May 1918
1925
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7627578
30th April 1925
1931
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7627578
31st December 1931
1939
service
Royal Navy
Source:7627578
30th June 1939
1948
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7627578
10th July 1948
1951
service
Royal Navy
Vice Admiral
Source:7627578
15th August 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Lawrence |
| Initials | AL |
| Last Name | Poland |
| Source | 7627578 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey House, Carbis Bay, Cornwall | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS New Zealand | Sub Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Acting Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | |||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice Admiral |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel | mother | ||
| Albert E Poland | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS New Zealand at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS New Zealand at the Battle of Jutland
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Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918More about Second Ostend Raid: 9-10 May 1918
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 | |
| Naval Career. | Trevor65535 | |
| Distinguished Service Cross | Trevor65535 |
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