| Surname: | Ambler |
| Initials: | G N |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 4694323 |
| Notes: | CMP. He was born and resided in Halifax and formerly served in the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Inscription on gravestone: Treasured memories of L/Cpl George Norman Ambler 4694323, 110 Pro Coy. C M Police, beloved son of Joe and Caroline Ambler and dearly beloved husband of Amy Ambler. Killed on military duties April 17th 1943, age 27 years. Casualty List 1118/16, Home, died as result of an accident, 17/4/1943. 9/9/49 He was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- Mrs A Cavalier, 21 John Street, Greetland, Halifax, Yorks. Inscription on gravestone: The rock holds fast. His Mother and Father are also buried here. Died as a result of an accident. George Norman Ambler. Extract from the Halifax Evening Courier - Wednesday, 21 April 1943. MILITARY POLICEMAN'S DEATH. L/Cpl George Norman Ambler (27), of 21 John Street, Greetland died on Saturday following injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident in Norwich. He was serving with the Military Police. He had returned to duty the previous Wednesday after a week's leave. Before the was he was employed by the BDA, Brookfoot. Connected with Lindwell Methodist Church, Greetland, he was s Sunday school secretary. He was married. His parents Mr and Mrs Joe Ambler live in Coronation Street, Greetland. |
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| Date of Death: | April 17, 1943 |
| Company: | 110 PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2408103 |
| Cemetery: | GREETLAND (ST THOMAS) CHURCHYARD, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
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