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James Arthur LAMBDEN

Date of birth20 October 1881
Place of birthMooroopna Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationScience master
AddressAscot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation34
Next of kinWife, Mrs Lucretia Lambden, 84 Kent Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date23 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name37th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
Promotions

Captain


Unit: 37th Battalion
Promotion date: 1 May 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


'Work at Armentieres on 28th-29th January, 1917.'
Recommendation date: 21 January 1917

FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a successful raid against the enemy's trenches, displaying great ability and coolness under very heavy fire. He has previously done fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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