'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his platoon when his officer was killed, and led them to meet an enemy attack, which he completely defeated; he successfully defended his posts against every attempt of the enemy to pierce our line.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 30 October 1918

'Operations: In front of Passchendaele October 3rd and 4th, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While holding advanced posts in front of Passchendaele on 3rd October 1917 he handled his men with great skill. This position was very heavily shelled during the day, but despite numerous casualties, Sergeant Lamb, by his bravery and splendid example, held his men together till his platoon was relieved during the night 3rd/4th. His conduct during the day of 3rd October is worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 August 1918

Regimental number	8/2641
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Thomas Lamb, Kew, Stevenson, Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Rank on embarkation	Sergeant
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Final rank	Sergeant
Final unit	2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals	Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his platoon when his officer was killed, and led them to meet an enemy attack, which he completely defeated; he successfully defended his posts against every attempt of the enemy to pierce our line.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 30 October 1918 Croix de Guerre (France) 'Operations: In front of Passchendaele October 3rd and 4th, 1917. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While holding advanced posts in front of Passchendaele on 3rd October 1917 he handled his men with great skill. This position was very heavily shelled during the day, but despite numerous casualties, Sergeant Lamb, by his bravery and splendid example, held his men together till his platoon was relieved during the night 3rd/4th. His conduct during the day of 3rd October is worthy of the highest praise.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 17 August 1918
Other details	Ex 6th Reinforcements Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Croix de Guerre, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 4