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    i have a navy medal for long service and good conduct,

    named "O.1867 CHONG SING. L.STD. H.M.S.TAMAR."

    what is that mean,thanks

    HMS Tamar (Chinese: 添馬艦) was the name for the Royal Navy's base in Hong Kong from 1897 to 1997. It took its name from HMS Tamar a ship that was used as the base until replaced by buildings ashore.

    This is explained in Wikipedia.

    Richard

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    HMS Tamar (Chinese: 添馬艦) was the name for the Royal Navy's base in Hong Kong from 1897 to 1997. It took its name from HMS Tamar a ship that was used as the base until replaced by buildings ashore.

    This is explained in Wikipedia.

    Richard

    One of my granfathers served on / at HMS Tamar in the 1920's & on ships including HMS Kent at Hankow during a period of resistance & rioting etc 1926 / 27.

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