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1206667 Sig. Albert Battersby Royal Navy HMS Princess Royal from:Birmingham Signalman Albert Battersby survived the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Whilst on shore leave, 17 year old Albert was walking in the Small Heath area of Birmingham in the summer of 1916 when he spotted two young children in difficulties swimming in a pond. He dived into the water and managed to rescue Lily Blake, a young girl. He was unable to save another child, thought to be Lily’s brother, from drowning. But his bravery was recognised with the watch and and a Royal Humane Society Certificate, he was honoured with a special presentation when he returned to duty on board HMS Princess Royal. After the war Albert became a publican, and ran the Bell in High Street, Bromsgrove and the Grant Arms in Cotteridge. He was also President of the North Birmingham Royal British Legion Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please put the first part of your email, (before the @ sign) in the first box, and the second part in the second box. Do not include @, it is automatic. Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.**