William Lashly

William Lashly
1867 - 1940
William Lashly  British Sailor
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British Sailor William Lashly was born on 25th December, 1867 in Hambledon, Hampshire, England and passed away on 12th Jun 1940 Hambledon, Hampshire, England aged 72. He is most remembered for Lead stoker on both the Discovery expedition and the Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal. Lashly was also recognised with the Albert Medal for playing a key role in saving the life of a comrade on the second of the two expeditions.. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.

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First Name William
Last Name Lashly
Full Name at Birth William Lashly
Alternative Name William Lashly, Will Lashly
Birthday 25th December, 1867
Birthplace Hambledon, Hampshire, England
Died 12th June, 1940
Place of Death Hambledon, Hampshire, England
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Ethnicity White
Nationality British
Occupation Text Royal Navy seaman who served as lead stoker on both the Discovery expedition and the Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica.
Occupation Sailor
Claim to Fame Lead stoker on both the Discovery expedition and the Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal. Lashly was also recognised with the Albert Medal for playing a key role in saving the life of a comrade on the second of the two expeditions.

William Lashly (25 December 1867 – 12 June 1940) was a Royal Navy seaman who served as lead stoker on both the Discovery expedition and the Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica, for which he was awarded the Polar Medal. Lashly was also recognised with the Albert Medal for playing a key role in saving the life of a comrade on the second of the two expeditions.

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little_queenieslittle_queeniesNov 2, 2025

shared a link: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/polar-record/article/abs/some-reflections-on-stoker-william-lashly-am-rn-on-the-150th-anniversary-of-his-birth/512EE2C98D95583166205CF1851040F2

little_queenieslittle_queeniesNov 2, 2025

shared a link: https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/biography/Lashly-William.php

little_queenieslittle_queeniesNov 2, 2025

shared a link: https://www.spri.cam.ac.uk/museum/shackleton/biographies/Lashly,_William/

little_queenieslittle_queeniesMay 4, 2025

shared a link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12731667/


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