by John Marshall

“ His gallantry was most justly rewarded with the applause of his country, and the favor of his sovereign. A gold chain and medal were bestowed upon him, together with a pension of 1,000l. per annum. He died an Admiral of the Blue, Dec. ”

“ This officer is the eldest son of Robert Lambert, Esq. many years a Captain R.N. He entered the naval service at an early age, and in 1791 was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant by the late Hon. Sir William Cornwallis, in the East Indies. He served as such on board the Barfleur, of 98 guns, bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Bowyer, and commanded by the late Lord Collingwood, in the memorable battle of June 1, 1794 [1] , after which he was made a Commander, into the Swift sloop of war. ”

“ From that vessel he removed into the Suffolk, of 74 guns, as Flag-Captain to the late Admiral Rainier, with whom he served at the reduction of Ceylon, Amboyna, Banda, &c. &c. in the years 1795 and 1796 [2] . His post commission bears date April 11th in the latter year.
Captain Lambert continued to command the Suffolk till June, 1798, when ill health compelled him to return to England. His next appointment was to the Saturn, J4, in which ship he accompanied the expedition sent to the Baltic under Sir Hyde Parker, in 1801. ”