255 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND LAMBLE, William George William George (known as George) was born in Orillia, Ontario on March 31, 1917 while his father was serving overseas in World War I. Shortly after his birth, George’s father was killed in action in France. As a young man with a wife and two young children, George decided to enlist in the 45th Field Battery 50th Field Regiment out of Lindsay on September 8, 1939 and following training was sent overseas. His unit saw combat all through Continental Europe and was part of the forces liberating Holland. He was discharged on September 26, 1945. Returning from the war a damaged man, he found solace in the beverage room, combating his battle fatigue and vivid war memories. He and his wife Pearl raised four children in Lindsay. He was an interior decorator (painter) by trade until he got cancer and passed away on October 24, 1985. George was a member of the Sir Sam Hughes Legion Branch in Lindsay for forty years. LAMON, David Robert David was born in St. Thomas, Ontario on December 30, 1946. He enlisted in 1965. During his time in service, David served in administration. As a result, he served in the Navy, Army and Air Force. During his military career he served in Canada, Germany, Alert, HMCS Athabasca and in the Gulf War from August 20, 1990 to April 7, 1991. David was discharged in 1998. Warrant Officer Lamon received the Gulf/Kuwait Medal, Special Service Medal and CD II. David resides in West Lorne, Ontario and has been a member of the Legion Branch 221 West Lorne for over eighteen years. LAMBLE, William Richard William was born in Chelsea, London, England on March 13, 1893. He immigrated to Canada with his three brothers and one sister in the early 1900’s. He lived in Orillia, Ontario and was a Chemist (pharmacist). On February 28, 1916, William joined the 157th Overseas Battalion and was later reassigned to the 116th Battalion. He served in France during World War I. Married and expecting a child, William was sent overseas and his son was born in March 1917. Unfortunately, William never saw his child as he was wounded in action in August 1918 in the chest. As a result of his wounds, he died on December 26, 1918 and is buried in Pas de Calais, France in the Terlincthun British Cemetery.
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