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We remember Ambrose Maynard Peck
We remember Ambrose Maynard Peck
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
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24th October 1877
1891
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
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15th July 1891
1893
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
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15th September 1893
1897
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
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15th March 1897
1899
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Thrush
Source:7628228
15th June 1899
1911
service
Royal Navy
Commander
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31st December 1911
1916
service
Royal Navy
Commander
HMS Swift
Source:7628228
29th September 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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20th April 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Captain
HMS Swift
Source:7628228
21st April 1917
1928
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
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23rd February 1928
1932
service
Royal Navy
Vice-Admiral
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1st November 1932
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ambrose Maynard |
| Initials | AM |
| Last Name | Peck |
| Source | 7628228 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Thrush | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Swift | Commander | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Swift | Captain | |||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral | ||||
| Royal Navy | Vice-Admiral |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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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 Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commander | Trevor65535 |
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