Background
LAMBTON, William was born on December 4, 1863. Son of 2nd and b. of 3rd Earl of Durham.
LAMBTON, William was born on December 4, 1863. Son of 2nd and b. of 3rd Earl of Durham.
Eton; Sandhurst.
Joined Coldstream Guards, 1884. Adjutant, 1888-1892; served in Egyptian campaign. Atbara and Orndurman.
And in South Africa, 1899-1902 (wounded, despatches twice, Queen’s medal, four clasps, King's medal, two clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Military Secretary to Lord Milner, 1900-1904. Passed Staff College.
Decorated for 8. Africa. Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; commanding 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.
Clubs: Guards’, Turf.