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Navy Federal Credit Union

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel William Roth Lambert, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Air Force Data Service Center from 1974 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lambert culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    December 16, 1944 – May 1945

    Private First Class William Roth Lambert, United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in the European Theater of Operations on or about 16 December 1944, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military Control at the end of hostilities in May 1945.