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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 404

(x) Five: Chief Stoker J. Lambert, Royal Navy, who saw service in the Battle of Jutland with Agincourt

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (J. Lambert, Lg. Sto., H.M.S. Terpsichore.); 1914-15 Star (276241. J. Lambert. Ch. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (276241 J. Lambert. Ch. Sto. R.N.); Royal Naval L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (276241 James Lambert , Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Sharpshooter.), some light contact marks to the first and last, otherwise very fine overall (5)

James Lambert was born on 28 December 1873 at Bedminster, Somerset and joined the Royal Navy on 19 February 1894 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Serving afloat for the first time with Arrogant from 27 January 1895, he was promoted to Leading Stoker 2nd Class on 8 October 1899. Joining Terpsichore on 6 February 1901 he saw Boer War service with her and was promoted to Leading Stoker 1st Class during his time on this ship.

Lambert was awarded his L.S. & G.C. medal on 23 February 1909. He joined Agincourt on 4 August 1914 and was still with her when she was involved in the Battle of Jutland. She fired 144 twelve-inch shells and 111 six-inch shells during the engagement and despite having targeted multiple warships it is not known if she landed a hit. Leaving Agincourt on 26 February 1919 he was discharged on 1 December 1919.

He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 15 February 1916, it is not confirmed when he completed his service with them.

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Sold for
£220

Starting price
£110