Clois W. Lamb

1989

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Clois W. Lamb served in the U.S. Army for 6 years and 3 months. 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.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Army

1964 – 1975

U.S. Army

1977 – 1984

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Columbus Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 5-W · Line 11 cut as CLOIS W LAMB

In Our Keeping

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