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We remember John James Lambert
We remember John James Lambert
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1891
location
Themelthorpe Road, Foulsham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8612679
6th April 1891
1901
location
Near Clay Pit, Foulsham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8612679
31st March 1901
1907
marriage
Florence Elizabeth Scott
Source:8612679
1907
1908
children
Olive May Lambert
Source:8612679
1908
1909
children
Frederick John Lambert died infancy
Source:8612679
1909
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:8612679
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Walsingham Road, Gt. Snoring, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8612679
2nd April 1911
1911
children
George R Lambert
Source:8612679
1911
1913
children
John V Lambert
Source:8612679
1913
1914
children
William H Lambert
Source:8612679
1914
1916
children
Ernest A Lambert
Source:8612679
1916
1916
location
East Raynham, Norfolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8612679
1916
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
85465
Royal Engineers
451st Field Company
Source:8612679
29th July 1917
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:8612679
29th July 1917
service
British Army
Driver
85465
Royal Engineers
Source:2297163
1917
death
Unknown
Type of casualty 'Died' (SDGW Roll) Suggests sickness
Kut al Amara
Iraq
Source:8612679
29th July 1917
burial
Kut al Amara
Iraq
J.25
Source:8612679
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Raynham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| Near Clay Pit, Foulsham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Themelthorpe Road, Foulsham, Norfolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| Walsingham Road, Gt. Snoring, Norfolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 85465 | Royal Engineers | Driver | ||
| British Army | 85465 | Royal Engineers | 451st Field Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive May Lambert | daughter | 1908 | |
| Frederick John Lambert died infancy | son | 1909 | |
| George R Lambert | son | 1911 | |
| John V Lambert | son | 1913 | |
| William H Lambert | son | 1914 | |
| Ernest A Lambert | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lambert nee Plane | mother | ||
| George Lambert | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elizabeth Scott | wife | 1907 |
Media
Media
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Regimental Cap Badges Royal EngineersL. 1914-16 version. Brass. Royal Cypher Motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL T PENSE. R. 1916 Economy Strike
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War Mem'l Plaque St Margaret's Saxlingham8 names of WW1. 1st Name Ernest Albert Lambert (brother of John James) 2nd Name John James Lambert. Image from www.roll-of-honour.org with my thanks.Contributed by:
Cynthia60869
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Short Biography | Cynthia60869 | |
| Regimental Cap Badges Royal Engineers | Cynthia60869 | |
| War Mem'l Plaque St Margaret's Saxlingham | Cynthia60869 |
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