Rowley Lambert
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Vice-Admiral Rowley Lambert, CB (23 April 1828 – 22 July 1880) was a senior officer in the Royal Navy.
Rowley Lambert | |
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Memorial in St Nicholas' Church, Thames Ditton | |
| Born | 23 April 1828 |
| Died | 22 July 1880 (aged 52) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | HMS Scylla HMS Liverpool Australia Station (1867–1870) |
| Conflicts | Crimean War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath |
Naval career
Born the son of Admiral Sir George Lambert, Rowley was appointed a lieutenant in the Royal Navy in 1848.[1] His service in command of HMS Fox during the Second Anglo-Burmese War and the capture of Pegu earned commendation from his senior officers Charles Shadwell and Admiral Lambert.[2][3] Promoted to commander in 1853[4] and captain in 1855, he was given command of HMS Scylla
and then HMS Liverpool.[1]
He served in the Black Sea during the Crimean War,[1] aboard HMS Curlew and was mentioned in despatches.[5][6][7] He was awarded the Legion of Honour Knight, 5th class[8] and the Order of the Medjidie (5th class).[9]
He was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 1867.[10]
He was the Commander-in-Chief, Australia Station, between 28 May 1867 until 8 April 1870.[11] He was appointed a rear-admiral in 1873,[12] and vice-admiral in 1878.[13] He died in London on 22 July 1880.[1]