George Lambert VC (December 1819-15 February 1860) born in Markethill, County Armagh he was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 37 years old, and a Sergeant-Major in the 84th Regiment of Foot (later the 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment), British Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 29 July 1857 at Oonao, India, Sergeant-Major Lambert acted with distinguished bravery. Also on 16 August at Bithoor when the rebels were driven at the point of the bayonet out of a strong position, and on 25 September at the passage through Lucknow to the Residency. He later achieved the rank of lieutenant. He died Sheffield, 15 February 1860. His Victoria Cross is displayed at The York & Lancaster Regiment Museum (Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England).
References
Listed in order of publication year
- The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
- The Irish Sword (Brian Clarke 1986)
- Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
- Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
- Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (South Yorkshire)
