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Soldier Record

Surname:Ambler
Initials:J
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/10689
Notes:MFP. Served Home. 4/12/1915 enlisted in the 30 Northumberland Fusiliers, No. 29097, born Elland, Yorkshire, age 30.5 years, occupation cloth finisher, address 11 Wellgate, Greetland, Yorkshire. 1/9/1918 transferred to 85 Training Battalion, 21/5/1917 transferred to MFP, served under APM C Area, Northern Command, Paragon Station, Hull. 22/5/1918 received a pension of 27/6d per week for 4 weeks from 29/5/1918 then 5/6d per week for 48 weeks.Info from Pension Index Cards: 4/MA/2268. Ambler, Joe, MFP, P/10689, L/Cpl, 28/5/1918 discharged, born 1886, married, address: Wellgate, Lindwell, Greetland, Dormant. Also:- Ambler, Joe, P/10689, MFP, 28/5/1918 to discharge, VI 211.7, 4/MA/2268, Stamp: Ad 22/5/1918 at 2/6d from 29/5/1918 to 16/6/1918, Chelsea No. V501307, received 28/5/1918. APD/5876, SFJ825.Joe Ambler.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/100 Jan. 10, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B74865. Enlisted 1/6/1916, discharged 28/5/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvi) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 30years 7months. Served home.