Rowley LAMBERT

Regimental number2387
Place of birthCunnamulla Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressIsisford, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Frances Gregg, Isisford, Queensland
Enlistment date11 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 5 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For conspicuous gallantry at Strazeele on the night of the 11th June, 1918.'
Recommendation date: 13 June 1918

FateReturned to Australia 25 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At STRAZEELE on the night of the 11th June at 9.35 p.m. the 112th Howitzer Battery position was in the area of a severe enemy shell storm. Gunner HARMON was severely wounded and No. 2387 Gunner Rowley LAMBERT rushed to him and succeeded in struggling with him by short rushes to a shallow trench slightly to flank of the shelling, and remained with him stopping the bleeding till the shelling eased and he could be cleared.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal