William Alfred LAMBERT

Regimental number31862
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinFather, Captain George Joshua Lambert, 14 Queen's Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Waitemata on 19 January 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of 4th/5th September in front of Ruyalcourt Private Lambert was sent as a guide to pass through a heavy barrage of H.E. and gas. He reached the meeting place to time and guided the incoming Troops back to the line. Throughout the whole operation he did particularly good work as a Company runner.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 31

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