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We remember William Lambert
We remember William Lambert
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
Morphettville South Australia
Australia
Source:9157627
11th September 1914
1915
dates
Age 37
Source:9094194
2nd May 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1294
16th Battalion, Australian Infantry
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1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
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Source:9094194
2nd May 1915
burial
Turkey
B. 17.
Source:9157627
sibling
Jane Ann Lambert
Source:8310405
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Lambert |
| Source | 8310405 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1294 | 16th Battalion, Australian Infantry | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Ann LAMBERT | sister |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialWilliam Lambert is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to William Lambert for service in the Great War (Service Record)Contributed by:
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AIF cap badgeWilliam Lambert was serving in 16th Battalion Australian Infantry at the time of his death (CWGC Records)
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Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey 1Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey where William Lambert is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey 2Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey where William Lambert is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey 3Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey where William Lambert is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. James (CE) Church, Waterfoot. (IWM Ref: 42518 - 45 names)
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Quinn's Post Cemetery, ANZAC, TurkeyMore about Quinn's Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Served in/with Dominion Armed Forces or other Allied/Empire Armed Forces/Units during the Great WarMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Served in/with Dominion Armed Forces or other Allied/Empire Armed Forces/Units during the Great War
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| Rossendale Free Press - 19th June 1915 | Ian105013 | |
| 1914/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| AIF cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Quinn’s Post Cemetery, ANZAC, Turkey 3 | Vincent96527 |
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