Private William Sterling Lamb
Killed in Action in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Private William Sterling Lamb, the son of William W. and Amy Sterling Lamb of Valleyfield, left his job as a school teacher and enlisted in July of 1917. The 24 year old Lamb was serving as a stretcher bearer with the 38th Battalion when he was killed by artillery fire on September 2, 1918.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
2098921
Cause of Death (in war):
Killed in Action
Branch:
Army
Regiment:
Canadian Infantry
Battalion:
38th Battalion
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Valleyfield, Quebec
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
22 years 11 months
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
24 years
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
24 years
Country Born:
Canada
Trade or Calling:
Teacher
Next of Kin:
Grace Jeanette Lamb, Sister, Box 546, Valleyfield, Quebec
Address at Enlistment:
Box 546, Valleyfield, Quebec
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Kingston, Ontario
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
5 ft 8.0 in / 173 cm
Weight:
Chest:
37.0 in / 94 cm
Expansion:
3.5 in / 9 cm
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
No
Saw Service in:
Europe
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
420 days in service
Buried at:
Links
Images
Grave of 2098921 Private William Sterling Lamb, age 24, Canadian Infantry, 38th Battalion.
Grave of 2098921 Private William Sterling Lamb, age 24, Canadian Infantry, 38th Battalion.
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Private |
Canadian Infantry |
Army |
38th Battalion |
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Notes
Served as a stretcher bearer with the 38th Battalion
Son of William W. and Amy Sterling Lamb.
Huntington Gleaner October 17, 1918
Private William Sterling Lamb
Stretcher bearer, 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary
Force, killed in action the end of August. He enlisted just about a year ago,
and was soon sent overseas. The deceased was brought up and educated in Valleyfield and, being a
lad of outstanding ability, soon won a name for himself in educational circles.
Finishing his studies at the academy he entered the college and came through
that course with high honors. He entered the teaching profession, and was soon
recognized by the Board of Public Instruction as an able teacher and one worthy
of a high position. He succeeded in his ambition and was appointed principal of
Victoria school, Quebec, the position from which he resigned
and offered his services to his country, for which he has sacrificed his life.
Private Lamb leaves one sister who was married recently to James Wright,
farmer, Valleyfield,
and for whom much sympathy is felt.
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