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Soldier Record

Surname:Ambler
Initials:W
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/16050
Notes:MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/3/17 to 18/9/17. Formerly Pte. 219 Company, Machine Gun Corps. No. 8828. 14/12/18 Discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. 20/4/1915 enlisted in 9 Durham Light Infantry No. 4560, 16/3/1917 transferred to Machine Gun Corps, No. 67646, 6/8/1918 transferred to MFP, 14/12/1918. Suffered GSW right shoulder and left leg, Casualty List C1324. Served Home 20/4/1915 to 15/3/1917, BEf 16/3/1917 to 18/9/1917, Home 19/9/1917 to 20/9/1918, 21/9/1918 to 14/12/1918 A reserved Class P for employment with the Stella Coal Company, Ryton on Tyne.,Info from Pension Index Card: Ambler, Walter, MFP, P/6050, Durham Light Infantry 4560, Machine Gun Corps 8828, 20/9/1918, SFJ 1411, 2 Lishmans Terrace, West Ryton on Tyne. Stamp: AD 9/10/1918, grad £53/15/00 to RW VV50-1608, Oct 11 1918.Walter Ambler.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/123 Jan. 28, 1919)
Citation: Badge No. B91839. Enlisted 20/4/1915, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 31years 8months. Served abroad.