Difference between revisions of "Robert Cathcart Kemble Lambert"
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Rear-Admiral Ronald Cathcart Kemble Lambert, D.S.O., Royal Navy, Retired (17 June, 1874 – 31 October, 1950) was an officer of the Royal Navy.
Life & Career
Lambert was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) on 31 May, 1916. The citation in The London Gazette read:
As Beachmaster on "V" Beach on 25th April, 1915, and subsequent days, by his coolness under fire, zeal, and energy, showeda magnificent example to his subordinates in a most difficult and dangerous position. Has since proved a most able assistant to
the Principal Naval Transport Officer, Mudros.[1]
In January 1916, Lambert assumed command of the second class protected cruiser Talbot. He remained in her until June 1918[2]
On 1 October, 1918, Lambert was appointed Chief of Staff to Vice-Admiral Sir Edward F. B. Charlton, Vice-Admiral Commanding on the East Coast of England.[3]
Lambert was placed on the Retired List at his own request dated 17 February, 1923.[4]
Bibliography
- "Rear-Admiral R. C. K. Lambert" (Obituaries). The Times. Wednesday, 1 November, 1950. Issue 51837, col D, pg. 6.
Service Record
- The National Archives. ADM 196/43.
| Naval Appointments | ||
| Preceded by Louis C. S. Woollcombe |
Captain of H.M.S. Wolf 18 Sep, 1899[5] |
Succeeded by Bernard Long |
| Preceded by Montagu L. Hulton |
Captain of H.M.S. Bruizer 10 Aug, 1900[6] |
Succeeded by George J. Todd |
| Preceded by John G. de O. Coke |
Captain of H.M.S. Sentinel 8 Aug, 1911[7] |
Succeeded by John E. Cameron |
| Preceded by Fawcet Wray |
Captain of H.M.S. Talbot 12 Jan, 1916[8] |
Succeeded by Lionel F. Maitland-Kirwan |
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29603. p. 5415. 31 May, 1916.
- ↑ Mackie, Colin. ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS.
- ↑ The Navy List. (December, 1918). p. 1009.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 32812. p. 2561. 6 April, 1923.
- ↑ The Navy List. (February, 1900). p. 315-8.
- ↑ The Navy List. (May, 1902). p. 234.
- ↑ The Navy List. (August, 1912). p. 374.
- ↑ The Navy List. (November, 1917). p. 398d.
