Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Lance Corporal F. Lambert, 42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry, who was awarded the M.M. for his gallantry as stretcher bearer on the First Day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9 April 1917. He died of wounds on the Western Front, 25 April 1917

British War and Victory Medals (418129 L. Cpl. F. Lambert. 42-Can. Inf.) very fine (2) £140-£180

M.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917:

‘On April 9th 1917 during the attack on Vimy Ridge. This N.C.O. displayed remarkable coolness and courage in dressing wounded under severe enemy fire. The Regimental Aid Post was moved forward by the Medical Officer to the first objective, and while dressing wounded in the shell holes in this area the Medical Sergeant was sniped and killed. Corporal Lambert carried on his duties and deserves the highest praise for his utter disregard of danger in the discharge of his duties.’

Frank Lambert was born in London, England in October 1896. He served during the Great War the 42nd Battalion, (Royal Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front, and died of wounds at No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station, 25 April 1917.

Lance Corporal Lambert is buried in the Barlin Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.