U.S. Army · United States 
Clois Willard Lamb
1989
Clois W. Lamb served the U.S. Army for 11 years. Clois also served in the U.S. Army. Clois served in 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.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1964 – 1975
U.S. Army
1977 – 1984
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Columbus Police Department
Police Officer
In Our Keeping
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