Alvin Hendricks Lamb was born on 9 January 1923, the son of Alvin Hendricks Lamb and Hattie Ann Ivey.
He Died of wounds 23 November 1944 in France.
He is buried at Jellico Cemetery, Campbell County, Tennessee.
The Knoxville Journal, 28 December 1944
Pfc. Alvin H. Lamb Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Lamb of Jellico, was killed in action in France Nov. 23, according to word received by his parents.
Private Lamb had been in the Army since February, 1942, and overseas since October, 1943. He participated in the invasions of Anzio and southern France and was holder of the Bronze Star.
He is survived by his parents; four brothers, T.A. Lamb of Cincinnati, Fred S. Lamb of Covington, Ky, and Joe E. and James w. Lamb of Jellico; four sisters, his twin, Mrs. Ben H. Bryant of Cincinnati, Mrs. W.M. Walters of Cincinnati and Hattie Ruth and Irene Lamb of Jellico.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 9 January 1923
- Date of death: 23 November 1944
- County: Campbell
- Hometown: Jellico
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Jellico Cemetery, Jellico, Campbell County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar VII, Middle Panel
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