John Lambert (British Army officer, born 1772)

General

Sir John Lambert
Born(1772-04-28)28 April 1772
Died14 September 1847(1847-09-14) (aged 75)
AllegianceGreat Britain
Service / branchBritish Army
RankGeneral
Unit1st Foot Guards (1791–?)
Commands6th Division brigade, 10th Brigade
Battles / wars
Awards

General Sir John Lambert, GCB (28 April 1772 – 14 September 1847) was a British Army officer who served in the French Revolutionary Wars, the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812. He is best known for his consummate actions whilst commanding the tenth brigade during the Battle of Waterloo, which kept open the vital line of communication between Hougoumont farmhouse and the rest of the Allied army.