George Lambert 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 (later The York and Lancaster Regiment ), British Army during the Indian Mutiny 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.

His Victoria Cross is displayed at The York & Lancaster Regiment Museum (Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England).

Reference

• Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)
• Monuments To Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
• The Register of the Victoria Cross (This England, 1997)

External links

• Location of grave and VC medal (South Yorkshire)

This page has been migrated from the Victoria Cross Reference with permission.