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QSA (0) (J. Lambert, Lg. Sto., H.M.S. Terpsichore.);
1914-15 Star (276241. J. Lambert. Ch. Sto., R.N.);
British War and Victory Medals (276241 J. Lambert. Ch. Sto. R.N.);
Royal Naval LS*GC Ed VII (276241 James Lambert , Sto. P.O. H.M.S. Sharpshooter.)

James Lambert was born on 28 December 1873 at Bedminster, Somerset and joined the Royal Navy on 19 February 1894 as a Stoker 2nd Class. Serving afloat for the first time with Arrogant from 27 January 1895, he was promoted to Leading Stoker 2nd Class on 8 October 1899. Joining Terpsichore on 6 February 1901 he saw Boer War service with her and was promoted to Leading Stoker 1st Class during his time on this ship.

Lambert was awarded his LS&GC medal on 23 February 1909. He joined Agincourt on 4 August 1914 and was still with her when she was involved in the Battle of Jutland. She fired 144 twelve-inch shells and 111 six-inch shells during the engagement and despite having targeted multiple warships it is not known if she landed a hit. Leaving Agincourt on 26 February 1919 he was discharged on 1 December 1919.

He joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 15 February 1916, it is not confirmed when he completed his service with them.