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Able Seaman George Miles served on HMS Minotaur Check Mr G file Russian award
Place of Service
Shortly after the war began, HMS Minotaur searched unsuccessfully for the German East Asia Squadron and was transferred to the Grand Fleet at the end of 1914. During the rest of the war Minotaur served as the flagship of the 7th and 2nd Cruiser Squadrons and spent most of her time assigned to the Northern Patrol. In mid-1916 she participated in the Battle of Jutland but did not fire her weapons during the battle. Gerge Miles also served on an unidentified submarine and was awarded a St. George's Cross by the Czar of Russia, along with other members of the crew.
Decorated
aawarded a St. George's Cross by the Czar of Russia