Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private G. Lambert, Suffolk Regiment

India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888 (1488 Pte G. Lambert 1st Bn Suff R.) suspension slack; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (1488 Pte G. Lambert. Suffolk Regt) contact marks, generally nearly very fine or better (2) £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Simon C. Marriage Collection of Medals to the Suffolk Regiment.

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George Lambert was born in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, and ‘died on the 20th October [1938], after an illness of about three weeks, had a record of service with the Regiment seldom equalled amongst other ranks. He enlisted in November, 1885, and was discharged in November, 1919; a total service with the Colours of 34 years 14 days.

Lambert went to India from the Curragh in October, 1887, and served in India until December, 1897. He saw active service with the Hazara Campaign in 1888, for which he received the India Medal with clasp. On joining the Depot in December, 1897, he took over the post of Qr.-Mr’s storeman, and carried on with this work until the day of his discharge. In addition to the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Lambert was mentioned in despatches for good service during the Great War. He leaves a widow and one son, to whom we extend our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.’ (The Suffolk Regimental Gazette, September/October 1938 refers)

In later life Lambert resided at 69 Queen’s Road, Bury St. Edmunds.

Sold with copied service papers and research.