Tag Archives: Albert Medal
Paul Douglas Robertson AM
Paul Douglas Robertson (1892 – 04/08/1975) was awarded the Albert Medal for his actions at Hornsea, Lincolnshire, on 28/02/1918 while an Acting Flight Commander, Royal Naval Air Service, in command of Hornsea Mere Sub-Station. “On 28th February 1918, a seaplane … Continue reading
Posted in George Cross, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 1
Tagged Albert Medal, AM, George Cross, Hornsea, New Zealand, Paul Douglas Robertson AM, Royal Naval Air Service
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Robert Murray Kavanaugh AM
Robert Murray Kavanaugh (18/12/1906 – 12/09/1976), was awarded the Albert Medal for his action on 12 January 1929 in Sydney, Australia. “He was 22 years old and swimming at Bondi Beach when 14 year old Colin Stewart was attacked by … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Medal, Australia, GC, Robert Murray Kavanaugh AM, Shark attack
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Richard John Knowlton AM
Richard John Knowlton (11/05/1899 – 24/08/1981) was awarded the Albert medal for participating in the events of 14/09/1917 at Horsea Island, Portsmouth. “He was 18 years old and serving in the Royal Navy when a seaplane collided with a Poulsen … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Medal, George Abbott GC, Goerge Cross, Nicholas Ruth AM, Portsmouth, Richard John Knowlton AM, Royal Navy
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