Charles Lambe
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- This article is about the Admiral of the Fleet. For Charles Lambe's stepfather, the Royal Naval Air Service and RAF officer, see Charles Laverack Lambe.
| Sir Charles Lambe | |
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| 20 December 1900 – 29 August 1960 | |
 Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Lambe Crown Copyright |
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| Place of birth | Stalbridge, Dorset |
| Place of death | Newport-on-Tay, Fife |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1960 |
| Rank | Admiral of the Fleet |
| Commands held | First Sea Lord |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | GCB, CVO |
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles Lambe GCB, CVO (born 20 December 1900, died 29 August 1960), was the Royal Navy British First Sea Lord.
Charles Lambe began joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman in 1917.
During World War II he commanded HMS Dunedin, went on to hold several staff appointments before taking command of HMS Illustrious in the Pacific.
Charles Lambe was appointed Commander 3rd Aircraft Carrier Squadron in 1950 and Flag Officer Aircraft Carriers and Home Fleet in 1951. He went on to be Commander-in-Chief Far East Station in 1953 and Second Sea Lord in 1955.
He was appointed Commander-in-Chief Mediterranean in 1958 and served First Sea Lord from 1959 to 1960. He died in office.
[edit] References
- Warner O. (1969). Admiral of the Fleet: The life of Sir Charles Lambe. Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd. ISBN 0-28335-293-0
- Heathcote T.A. (2002). The British Admirals of the Fleet 1734 - 1995. Pen & Sword Ltd. ISBN 0 85052 835 6
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Earl Mountbatten of Burma |
First Sea Lord 1959–1960 |
Succeeded by Sir Caspar John |
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