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Old 01-06-13, 11:12 AM
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George Lambert VC (16 December 1819 – 10 February 1860), born in Markethill, County Armagh, 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 Mutiny when the following deeds took place for which he was awarded the VC:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lambert_(VC)
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg...&GRid=11396891
http://www.chrishobbs.com/georgelambert1858.htm
http://archive.org/details/bookofvictoriacr00stewuoft
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