Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Kent
Craig
Lambert
February 27, 1891

–

December 13, 1982

Born:

Deadwood

, 

South Dakota

Home:

Wabash

, 

Indiana

Buried: 

Crawfordsville

, 

Indiana

Cemetery:

Oak Hill Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    Combat Command A

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 46 (1943) & General Orders No. 9 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Kent Craig Lambert, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commander of Combat Command A, 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    Combat Command A

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    May 6 – 9, 1943
    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 48 (March 24, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Cavalry) Kent Craig Lambert, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as Commanding Officer of Combat Command A, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Bizerte, Tunisia, from 6 to 9 May 1943. Colonel Lambert’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.