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Clois Willard Lamb

Died December 12, 1989

Clois Willard Lamb served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Clois served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer Clois Lamb was on duty inside of the police station when a suspect entered and opened fire, killing him and wounding a second officer. The suspect fled on foot but was arrested by other officers several blocks away. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life plus 20 years. Officer Lamb had served with the Columbus Police Department for 3-1/2 years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1964 – 1975
U.S. Army
1977 – 1984
Also Served
Columbus Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 5-W · Line 11 cut as CLOIS W LAMB
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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Police Officer Lamb gave the Columbus Police Department 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Police Officer Lamb.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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