| Rank | Private |
| Service # | 400888 |
| Resident | Chatham |
Regimental number: 400888 Reference: RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5336 – 1, Item: 513764, PDF:- B5336-S001. Date of Birth 29/01/1898 at London, England. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lambell of Chatham, ON. Prior to moving to Canada Mr. and Mrs. William Lambel were living at 143 Grange Hill Rd., Eltham, Kent, England. For some time the family was at 8 St. Lawrence St., Toronto, ON. A painter by trade, single and living at home. Member of 24th Kent Regt. Attestation: 7/05/1915 2 London, ON. CDP 27/10/16.
Age: 17 yrs. 4 mths, Height: 5’ 6”, Girth: 33 ½ “. Complexion: Fair. Eyes: Blue, Hair: Fair, Weight: 133#. Medical: 7/05/15 at London, ON.
Sailed from Halifax, NS. aboard the S.S. Lapland departed 17/03/16. Arrived in England 25/03/16. Arrived in France 26/05/16 and joined the unit 10/06/16 – in the Field.
LAMBELL, HENRY Initials: H Nationality: Canadian Rank: Private Regiment: Canadian Infantry (British Columbia Regiment) Unit Text: 7th Bn. Age: 18. KIA, Date of Death: 26/09/1916 Service No: 400888 Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lambell, of Chatham, Ontario. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: VIMY MEMORIAL
A claim for a “War Service Gratuity – Dependents of Deceased Soldier” – was returned “Not Eligible”. Mr. and Mrs. William Lambell was living in Chatham.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Sources | RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166, Box 5336 - 1, LAC, CVWM |
| Supplemental Information | Age: 18. KIA, Date of Death: 26/09/1916 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Cemetery: VIMY MEMORIAL |
| Height | 5'6" |
| Weight | 133 lbs. lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Age | 17 yrs. 4 mths. |
| Complexion | Fair |
| Hair | Fair |
| Birthplace | 29/01/1898 at London, England. |
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