William Lashly | |
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 Lashly in November 1911 | |
| Born | 25 December 1867 Hambledon, Hampshire, England |
| Died | 12 June 1940 (aged 72) Hambledon, Hampshire, England |
| Branch |  Royal Navy |
| Service years | 1889–1918 |
| Conflict | World War I |
| Awards | Albert Medal, Polar Medal |
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.