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William
Lambert
Name: William
Carpenter Lambert
Country: United States
Rank: Captain
Service: Royal Flying Corps Royal Air Force
Units: 24
Victories: 18
Date Of Birth: August 18, 1894
Place of Birth: Ironton, Ohio
Date Of Death: March 19, 1982Lambert joined the Royal Flying Corps in Canada. He joined 24
Squadron in France during March of 1918. Suffering from combat
fatigue, Lambert was sent back to England for treatment. After he
was released from the Royal Air Force, he returned to the United
States and wrote two books: "Barnstorming and Girls" and "Combat
Report".
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
"He has destroyed six enemy machines and driven down four others
out of control, displaying at all times dash and determination.
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