Regimental number | 588 |
Place of birth | Moorabbin Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Ironmoulder |
Address | Wickham Road, East Moorabbin, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr Lambden, Wickham Road, East Moorabbin, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 29th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 32nd Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. He captured an enemy strong point with its garrison and a machine gun, thus permitting our advance to proceed. He led his men with great dash. Later on, he took command of the company when the commander was a casualty, and directed the operations until a senior officer appeared. His dash and determination greatly inspired his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 6117 Sapper Harold Theodore LAMBDEN, 2nd Tunnelling Company, returned to Australia, 7 July 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |