Background
LAMB, Richard Amphlett was born in 1858. Son of luto William Lamb, Indian Veterinary Depart ment.
LAMB, Richard Amphlett was born in 1858. Son of luto William Lamb, Indian Veterinary Depart ment.
Studied at Highgate Grammar School.
Joined Indian Civil Service 1879. Served as assistant collector and magistrate. As forest settlement officer, Khandesh.
As Deputy Commissioner, Burmah, 1887-1890 (medal with clasp). Subsequently assistant collector, acting collector, and collector and magistrate, Bombay. Chairman Poona Plague Committee, 1897.
Secretary and Acting Chief Secretary to Govt, of Bombay, 1904. Commissioner Central Division, 1905. Member, Indian Excise Committee, 1905-1906.
Chief Secretary, 1907. Member of Executive Council, Governor of Bombay, 1910. Kaiser-i-Hind medal (1st class), 1900. O.I.E. 1901; Indian Civil Sendee.
Clubs: East India United Service; Byculla, Yacht, Bombay; Club of Western India, Poona.
Spouse 1901, Kathleen, 2nddaughter of Lt.-Colonel J. P. Barry, I.M.S.