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We remember George Ledson
We remember George Ledson
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1884
employment
Butcher
Walton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9552948
27th October 1884
1884
enlistment
Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9552948
27th October 1884
1884
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
128993
HMS Impregnable
Source:9552948
27th October 1884 - 7th November 1884
1907
discharge
Source:9552948
13th July 1907
1914
service
Royal Navy
Master At Arms
128993
HMS Victory I
Source:9552948
2nd August 1914 - 27th November 1914
1919
discharge
Source:9552948
7th February 1919
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9591362
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Ledson |
| Source | 9552946 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 128993 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | 128993 | HMS Victory I | Master At Arms |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Dark | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1887-07-14 | 5'4" |
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Group of Master at Arms51 Master at Arms. In uniform and displaying medal bars.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Charlotte33 | |
| London Gazette | Ian155640 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Group of Master at Arms | Ian155640 |
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