Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, South Africa 1901 (3740 Pte. F. Lambert, R. Lanc. Regt.) edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine
£100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals for the Anglo-Boer War.

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Frederick Lambert was born in Hulme, Manchester. A Cattle Drover by occupation, he attested for the Royal Artillery on 25 November 1890. As a Gunner in the Southern Division, R.A., he deserted, 30 December 1890-25 September 1891; he was subsequently imprisoned for 42 days. In September 1892 he transferred to the 2nd Battalion Royal Lancaster Regiment. Lambert served overseas in India, March 1892-February 1896; Malta, February 1896-July 1897 and South Africa, December 1899-August 1902. In South Africa he served in the battle of Tugela Heights and in the relief of Ladysmith, and probably took part in the early battle of Spion Kop. Transferred to the Army Reserve in November 1902. With copied service papers and roll extract.