Francis Fane Lambarde

Francis Fane Lambarde was the son of Francis Lambarde of Sevenoaks, Kent. He was commissioned in the Royal Artillery on 17 February 1888 and served in the South African War (1901-2). His subsequent career was mundane and short-lived. He joined the Reserve of Officers in May 1907 and retired from the army in February 1910.

Major Lambarde returned to the colours on the outbreak of war, winning a DSO while serving on the staff of 1st Canadian Division in 1915. He reached general officer rank on 11 September 1918 as CRA 30th Division. Brigadier-General Lambarde was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquarians.