Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert, U.S. Army
Service #: 37119177
Unit: 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Entered Service From: Nebraska
Date of Death: April 3, 1945 in the area around Antipolo, Rizal Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
1920 United States Federal Census (02 January 1920): Trognitz Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 9A, family 1) – Raymond P. Lambert (3 6/12 Nebraska).
1930 United States Federal Census (10 April 1930): Potter Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 1A, family 7) – Raymond Lambert (13 Nebraska).
1940 United States Federal Census (18 April 1940): Bingham Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska (sheet 1B, household 42) – Raymond Lambert (23 Nebraska, laborer, cattle ranch). His family had lived in the same house in 1935. Ray had completed 8th grade.
Raymond Phillip Lambert (24, 18 June 1916, Potter, Nebraska), a resident of Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 757, Order No. 239) on 16 October 1940 in Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska. He was employed by his father, Jesse Lambert on the family's cattle ranch. Ray listed his father as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 4" in height, 153 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.
Raymond P. Lambert enlisted as a Private (S/N 37119177) in the U.S. Army in October 1941. He was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas and was stationed there for 19 months. He was assigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. In June 1943 they were ordered to the Pacific Theater of Operations. The 7th left from California on 03 July 1943 aboard the the SS Monterey and the SS George Washington bound for Australia. They arrived in Strathpine, Queensland, Australia on 26 July 1943. They were posted to Camp Strathpine where they underwent six months of intensive jungle warfare training, and conducted amphibious assault training at nearby Moreton Bay. The men of the 7th were garrisoned in tented camps. They then were moved to Oro Bay, New Guinea in February 1944.
The division experienced its first combat in the Admiralty Islands during the first part of March 1944. As part of the general plan of offense to be carried out in the Southwest Pacific, the Admiralties Islands located some 200 miles north and east of New Guinea had been targeted as one of the main stepping stones in the march toward Japan. The 7th Infantry Regiment took the island Los Negros Island which had an important airfield occupied by the Japanese. Despite incessant rain and suicidal Japanese counterattacks, the 7th Cavalry captured their objectives. Manus Island, to the west, was the next target. The Admiralty Islands campaign ended on 18 May 1944 with the islands and airfields secured.
After a period of 5 months in rehabilitation and extensive combat training, the 7th Cavalry Regiment on 20 October participated in the invasion of Leyte Island landing at at "Beach White". The 7th was tasked with retaking Tacloban and securing the Talcoban Airstrip. By the end of 22 October the capital of Leyte and its hill defenses were securely in American hands. From there they continued to push west toward the coast through the mountainous and dense jungle interior of the island. By the end of December they had reached the west coast of Leyte where they were kept busy conducting mop-up missions and patrols until their next big operation - the invasion of Luzon.
Despite not receiving adequate rest and replacements from the Battle of Leyte, the men of the 7th landed in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon on 27 January 1945. They were ordered to drive for Manila and fought their way as a "flying column" to Manila by the first part of February 1945. While the rest of the Division was fighting in Manila, the 7th Cavalry was ordered to engage the enemy near the Novaliches watershed east of the city then, Marikina and Taytay.
On 23 February, the 7th began their the attack on the Shimbu Line, well entrenched in the Sierra Madre foothills – their objective, the town of Antipolo. Their route was along a private road of the Luzon Bus Company, twisting six miles to Antipolo. The battle for Antipolo was marked by bitter struggle in unforgiving terrain. Basing its defenses on the caves, the Noguchi Force had honeycombed the foothills with subterranean strongholds. Machine guns guarded all avenues of approach to individual positions, many of which were mutually supporting. Noguchi Force artillery was also usually cave-emplaced and showed itself only long enough to fire a few rounds before withdrawing into caves for protection. The Japanese could then supplement its artillery fire with rocket and mortar barrages. At night the Japanese mounted small-scale infiltration attacks. For a number of days the 7th Cavalry measured their daily progress in feet. As an example of the fierceness of the fighting, in the two weeks of fighting, 41 men from the 7th Cavalry Regiment were awarded the Silver Star. The drive to Antipolo had proved costly – 60 men had been killed and 315 wounded. Source: Triumph in the Philippines by Robert Ross Smith, Chapter XXI The Reduction of the Shimbu Group, pages 372-373.
On 28 February 1945, PFC Lambert was wounded in action, necessitating a three weeks' hospital stay. He had wounds to the head and scalp (lacerated with no nerve or artery involvement) caused by a bullet. His medical treatment was described as "debridement (removal of all foreign matter & dead tissue) w/ primary suture." Raymond was able to return to duty on 24 March. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
Five days later, on 29 March 1945, Raymond was mortally wounded. He was hit in the liver area by a bullet. Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert died on 03 April 1945 from wounds received in action. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
He was first buried in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 4, Row 6, Grave 710 (D-D 7771). The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Mr. Jesse Lambert), Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33.
Service #: 37119177
Unit: 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Entered Service From: Nebraska
Date of Death: April 3, 1945 in the area around Antipolo, Rizal Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
1920 United States Federal Census (02 January 1920): Trognitz Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 9A, family 1) – Raymond P. Lambert (3 6/12 Nebraska).
1930 United States Federal Census (10 April 1930): Potter Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 1A, family 7) – Raymond Lambert (13 Nebraska).
1940 United States Federal Census (18 April 1940): Bingham Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska (sheet 1B, household 42) – Raymond Lambert (23 Nebraska, laborer, cattle ranch). His family had lived in the same house in 1935. Ray had completed 8th grade.
Raymond Phillip Lambert (24, 18 June 1916, Potter, Nebraska), a resident of Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 757, Order No. 239) on 16 October 1940 in Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska. He was employed by his father, Jesse Lambert on the family's cattle ranch. Ray listed his father as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 4" in height, 153 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.
Raymond P. Lambert enlisted as a Private (S/N 37119177) in the U.S. Army in October 1941. He was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas and was stationed there for 19 months. He was assigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. In June 1943 they were ordered to the Pacific Theater of Operations. The 7th left from California on 03 July 1943 aboard the the SS Monterey and the SS George Washington bound for Australia. They arrived in Strathpine, Queensland, Australia on 26 July 1943. They were posted to Camp Strathpine where they underwent six months of intensive jungle warfare training, and conducted amphibious assault training at nearby Moreton Bay. The men of the 7th were garrisoned in tented camps. They then were moved to Oro Bay, New Guinea in February 1944.
The division experienced its first combat in the Admiralty Islands during the first part of March 1944. As part of the general plan of offense to be carried out in the Southwest Pacific, the Admiralties Islands located some 200 miles north and east of New Guinea had been targeted as one of the main stepping stones in the march toward Japan. The 7th Infantry Regiment took the island Los Negros Island which had an important airfield occupied by the Japanese. Despite incessant rain and suicidal Japanese counterattacks, the 7th Cavalry captured their objectives. Manus Island, to the west, was the next target. The Admiralty Islands campaign ended on 18 May 1944 with the islands and airfields secured.
After a period of 5 months in rehabilitation and extensive combat training, the 7th Cavalry Regiment on 20 October participated in the invasion of Leyte Island landing at at "Beach White". The 7th was tasked with retaking Tacloban and securing the Talcoban Airstrip. By the end of 22 October the capital of Leyte and its hill defenses were securely in American hands. From there they continued to push west toward the coast through the mountainous and dense jungle interior of the island. By the end of December they had reached the west coast of Leyte where they were kept busy conducting mop-up missions and patrols until their next big operation - the invasion of Luzon.
Despite not receiving adequate rest and replacements from the Battle of Leyte, the men of the 7th landed in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon on 27 January 1945. They were ordered to drive for Manila and fought their way as a "flying column" to Manila by the first part of February 1945. While the rest of the Division was fighting in Manila, the 7th Cavalry was ordered to engage the enemy near the Novaliches watershed east of the city then, Marikina and Taytay.
On 23 February, the 7th began their the attack on the Shimbu Line, well entrenched in the Sierra Madre foothills – their objective, the town of Antipolo. Their route was along a private road of the Luzon Bus Company, twisting six miles to Antipolo. The battle for Antipolo was marked by bitter struggle in unforgiving terrain. Basing its defenses on the caves, the Noguchi Force had honeycombed the foothills with subterranean strongholds. Machine guns guarded all avenues of approach to individual positions, many of which were mutually supporting. Noguchi Force artillery was also usually cave-emplaced and showed itself only long enough to fire a few rounds before withdrawing into caves for protection. The Japanese could then supplement its artillery fire with rocket and mortar barrages. At night the Japanese mounted small-scale infiltration attacks. For a number of days the 7th Cavalry measured their daily progress in feet. As an example of the fierceness of the fighting, in the two weeks of fighting, 41 men from the 7th Cavalry Regiment were awarded the Silver Star. The drive to Antipolo had proved costly – 60 men had been killed and 315 wounded. Source: Triumph in the Philippines by Robert Ross Smith, Chapter XXI The Reduction of the Shimbu Group, pages 372-373.
On 28 February 1945, PFC Lambert was wounded in action, necessitating a three weeks' hospital stay. He had wounds to the head and scalp (lacerated with no nerve or artery involvement) caused by a bullet. His medical treatment was described as "debridement (removal of all foreign matter & dead tissue) w/ primary suture." Raymond was able to return to duty on 24 March. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
Five days later, on 29 March 1945, Raymond was mortally wounded. He was hit in the liver area by a bullet. Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert died on 03 April 1945 from wounds received in action. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
He was first buried in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 4, Row 6, Grave 710 (D-D 7771). The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Mr. Jesse Lambert), Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33.
Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert, U.S. Army
Service #: 37119177
Unit: 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Entered Service From: Nebraska
Date of Death: April 3, 1945 in the area around Antipolo, Rizal Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
1920 United States Federal Census (02 January 1920): Trognitz Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 9A, family 1) – Raymond P. Lambert (3 6/12 Nebraska).
1930 United States Federal Census (10 April 1930): Potter Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 1A, family 7) – Raymond Lambert (13 Nebraska).
1940 United States Federal Census (18 April 1940): Bingham Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska (sheet 1B, household 42) – Raymond Lambert (23 Nebraska, laborer, cattle ranch). His family had lived in the same house in 1935. Ray had completed 8th grade.
Raymond Phillip Lambert (24, 18 June 1916, Potter, Nebraska), a resident of Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 757, Order No. 239) on 16 October 1940 in Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska. He was employed by his father, Jesse Lambert on the family's cattle ranch. Ray listed his father as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 4" in height, 153 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.
Raymond P. Lambert enlisted as a Private (S/N 37119177) in the U.S. Army in October 1941. He was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas and was stationed there for 19 months. He was assigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. In June 1943 they were ordered to the Pacific Theater of Operations. The 7th left from California on 03 July 1943 aboard the the SS Monterey and the SS George Washington bound for Australia. They arrived in Strathpine, Queensland, Australia on 26 July 1943. They were posted to Camp Strathpine where they underwent six months of intensive jungle warfare training, and conducted amphibious assault training at nearby Moreton Bay. The men of the 7th were garrisoned in tented camps. They then were moved to Oro Bay, New Guinea in February 1944.
The division experienced its first combat in the Admiralty Islands during the first part of March 1944. As part of the general plan of offense to be carried out in the Southwest Pacific, the Admiralties Islands located some 200 miles north and east of New Guinea had been targeted as one of the main stepping stones in the march toward Japan. The 7th Infantry Regiment took the island Los Negros Island which had an important airfield occupied by the Japanese. Despite incessant rain and suicidal Japanese counterattacks, the 7th Cavalry captured their objectives. Manus Island, to the west, was the next target. The Admiralty Islands campaign ended on 18 May 1944 with the islands and airfields secured.
After a period of 5 months in rehabilitation and extensive combat training, the 7th Cavalry Regiment on 20 October participated in the invasion of Leyte Island landing at at "Beach White". The 7th was tasked with retaking Tacloban and securing the Talcoban Airstrip. By the end of 22 October the capital of Leyte and its hill defenses were securely in American hands. From there they continued to push west toward the coast through the mountainous and dense jungle interior of the island. By the end of December they had reached the west coast of Leyte where they were kept busy conducting mop-up missions and patrols until their next big operation - the invasion of Luzon.
Despite not receiving adequate rest and replacements from the Battle of Leyte, the men of the 7th landed in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon on 27 January 1945. They were ordered to drive for Manila and fought their way as a "flying column" to Manila by the first part of February 1945. While the rest of the Division was fighting in Manila, the 7th Cavalry was ordered to engage the enemy near the Novaliches watershed east of the city then, Marikina and Taytay.
On 23 February, the 7th began their the attack on the Shimbu Line, well entrenched in the Sierra Madre foothills – their objective, the town of Antipolo. Their route was along a private road of the Luzon Bus Company, twisting six miles to Antipolo. The battle for Antipolo was marked by bitter struggle in unforgiving terrain. Basing its defenses on the caves, the Noguchi Force had honeycombed the foothills with subterranean strongholds. Machine guns guarded all avenues of approach to individual positions, many of which were mutually supporting. Noguchi Force artillery was also usually cave-emplaced and showed itself only long enough to fire a few rounds before withdrawing into caves for protection. The Japanese could then supplement its artillery fire with rocket and mortar barrages. At night the Japanese mounted small-scale infiltration attacks. For a number of days the 7th Cavalry measured their daily progress in feet. As an example of the fierceness of the fighting, in the two weeks of fighting, 41 men from the 7th Cavalry Regiment were awarded the Silver Star. The drive to Antipolo had proved costly – 60 men had been killed and 315 wounded. Source: Triumph in the Philippines by Robert Ross Smith, Chapter XXI The Reduction of the Shimbu Group, pages 372-373.
On 28 February 1945, PFC Lambert was wounded in action, necessitating a three weeks' hospital stay. He had wounds to the head and scalp (lacerated with no nerve or artery involvement) caused by a bullet. His medical treatment was described as "debridement (removal of all foreign matter & dead tissue) w/ primary suture." Raymond was able to return to duty on 24 March. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
Five days later, on 29 March 1945, Raymond was mortally wounded. He was hit in the liver area by a bullet. Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert died on 03 April 1945 from wounds received in action. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
He was first buried in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 4, Row 6, Grave 710 (D-D 7771). The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Mr. Jesse Lambert), Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33.
Service #: 37119177
Unit: 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
Entered Service From: Nebraska
Date of Death: April 3, 1945 in the area around Antipolo, Rizal Province, Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
1920 United States Federal Census (02 January 1920): Trognitz Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 9A, family 1) – Raymond P. Lambert (3 6/12 Nebraska).
1930 United States Federal Census (10 April 1930): Potter Precinct, Cheyenne County, Nebraska (sheet 1A, family 7) – Raymond Lambert (13 Nebraska).
1940 United States Federal Census (18 April 1940): Bingham Precinct, Sheridan County, Nebraska (sheet 1B, household 42) – Raymond Lambert (23 Nebraska, laborer, cattle ranch). His family had lived in the same house in 1935. Ray had completed 8th grade.
Raymond Phillip Lambert (24, 18 June 1916, Potter, Nebraska), a resident of Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska, signed up for his World War II Draft Registration Card (Serial No. 757, Order No. 239) on 16 October 1940 in Bingham, Sheridan County, Nebraska. He was employed by his father, Jesse Lambert on the family's cattle ranch. Ray listed his father as the person who would always know his address. He was described as 5' 4" in height, 153 lbs., with a dark complexion, brown hair and blue eyes.
Raymond P. Lambert enlisted as a Private (S/N 37119177) in the U.S. Army in October 1941. He was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas and was stationed there for 19 months. He was assigned to the 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. In June 1943 they were ordered to the Pacific Theater of Operations. The 7th left from California on 03 July 1943 aboard the the SS Monterey and the SS George Washington bound for Australia. They arrived in Strathpine, Queensland, Australia on 26 July 1943. They were posted to Camp Strathpine where they underwent six months of intensive jungle warfare training, and conducted amphibious assault training at nearby Moreton Bay. The men of the 7th were garrisoned in tented camps. They then were moved to Oro Bay, New Guinea in February 1944.
The division experienced its first combat in the Admiralty Islands during the first part of March 1944. As part of the general plan of offense to be carried out in the Southwest Pacific, the Admiralties Islands located some 200 miles north and east of New Guinea had been targeted as one of the main stepping stones in the march toward Japan. The 7th Infantry Regiment took the island Los Negros Island which had an important airfield occupied by the Japanese. Despite incessant rain and suicidal Japanese counterattacks, the 7th Cavalry captured their objectives. Manus Island, to the west, was the next target. The Admiralty Islands campaign ended on 18 May 1944 with the islands and airfields secured.
After a period of 5 months in rehabilitation and extensive combat training, the 7th Cavalry Regiment on 20 October participated in the invasion of Leyte Island landing at at "Beach White". The 7th was tasked with retaking Tacloban and securing the Talcoban Airstrip. By the end of 22 October the capital of Leyte and its hill defenses were securely in American hands. From there they continued to push west toward the coast through the mountainous and dense jungle interior of the island. By the end of December they had reached the west coast of Leyte where they were kept busy conducting mop-up missions and patrols until their next big operation - the invasion of Luzon.
Despite not receiving adequate rest and replacements from the Battle of Leyte, the men of the 7th landed in Lingayen Gulf, Luzon on 27 January 1945. They were ordered to drive for Manila and fought their way as a "flying column" to Manila by the first part of February 1945. While the rest of the Division was fighting in Manila, the 7th Cavalry was ordered to engage the enemy near the Novaliches watershed east of the city then, Marikina and Taytay.
On 23 February, the 7th began their the attack on the Shimbu Line, well entrenched in the Sierra Madre foothills – their objective, the town of Antipolo. Their route was along a private road of the Luzon Bus Company, twisting six miles to Antipolo. The battle for Antipolo was marked by bitter struggle in unforgiving terrain. Basing its defenses on the caves, the Noguchi Force had honeycombed the foothills with subterranean strongholds. Machine guns guarded all avenues of approach to individual positions, many of which were mutually supporting. Noguchi Force artillery was also usually cave-emplaced and showed itself only long enough to fire a few rounds before withdrawing into caves for protection. The Japanese could then supplement its artillery fire with rocket and mortar barrages. At night the Japanese mounted small-scale infiltration attacks. For a number of days the 7th Cavalry measured their daily progress in feet. As an example of the fierceness of the fighting, in the two weeks of fighting, 41 men from the 7th Cavalry Regiment were awarded the Silver Star. The drive to Antipolo had proved costly – 60 men had been killed and 315 wounded. Source: Triumph in the Philippines by Robert Ross Smith, Chapter XXI The Reduction of the Shimbu Group, pages 372-373.
On 28 February 1945, PFC Lambert was wounded in action, necessitating a three weeks' hospital stay. He had wounds to the head and scalp (lacerated with no nerve or artery involvement) caused by a bullet. His medical treatment was described as "debridement (removal of all foreign matter & dead tissue) w/ primary suture." Raymond was able to return to duty on 24 March. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
Five days later, on 29 March 1945, Raymond was mortally wounded. He was hit in the liver area by a bullet. Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert died on 03 April 1945 from wounds received in action. Source: U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, 1945 – Service member 37119177.
He was first buried in 7747 USAF Cemetery, Manila #2, Philippine Islands – Block 4, Row 6, Grave 710 (D-D 7771). The deceased in Manila #2 (over 11,000 American soldiers) rested there until their removal to the American Graves Registration Service Manila Mausoleum in the summer of 1948. From there, according to the wishes of his next of kin (father, Mr. Jesse Lambert), Private First Class Raymond P. Lambert was buried in his final resting place in the 7701 Ft. McKinley Cemetery (now known as the Manila American Cemetery) – Plot N, Row 11, Grave 33.
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