Norman E. Lamb 1926-1947

LAMB, THOMAS, CASH

Posted By: Merllene Andre Bendixen (email)
Date: 7/26/2010 at 16:47:36

Norman Lamb Murdered in Army Service

The community was shocked on Tuesday afternoon when it was learned that Norman E. Lamb, in government service had been murdered on Friday in Rizal City, P.I. The family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamb, had heard nothing of the death of their son up to Tuesday when it was on an associated dispatch over the radio.

Norman was born [December 9, 1926] and reared in this city. He attended school here. He has been in the Army about four years, leaving school here to join the forces. He was in the criminal investigation service and from all reports was preventing a theft of a government jeep. He has been in the Philippines since August, 1945.

He was shot to death by four natives who are now held for his murder. There will be a military funeral there an the reports are that the remains will be flown to Estherville for burial.

While the war is over this reminds us that we as a county lost many fine young men in the service and there is still danger for those still on duty abroad. The family has the sympathy of the entire community.

Norman is survived by his parents and one brother, Darrel of Seaville, N.J., and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Thomas of this city and Mrs. Charles Cash of Vine Grove, Ky. There will be more details received from the government sources later. (Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, IA, October 2, 1947)

Full Military Honors Accorded Norman Lamb
Entire Command Present at Ceremony

Full military honors were accorded Special Agent Norman E. Lamb of Estherville who died from gunshot wounds suffered when the agent frustrated an armed attempt to steal his army jeep, Rizal City at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Rizal City, Philippines.

According to officials, the agent was escorting a young lady of Rizal to her home. The girl told the police that the agent noticed a yellow taxicab following them as they drove toward her residence.

When the agent returned from escorting the girl to the door, he was confronted by the thieves after he climbed into his jeep. They demanded the vehicle, and when he refused, they shot him.

Three of the thieves involved in the shooting are being held at the Rizal City police and a general alarm has been sounded for any further suspects. Meanwhile the search for the fourth member of the group that reportedly killed the 20-year-old American soldier in the frustrated jeep theft still continues.

The entire command of the Manila provost marshall, PHILRY-COM, was on hand to pay the last respects. The 35th Detachment with Lt. Patrick H. Jerilhy, commanding, acted as pall bearers. Last rites were performed by a protestant chaplain. (Estherville Daily News, Estherville, IA, October 24, 1947)

Body of Norman Lamb to Reach Here Nov. 10

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamb received notification from the War Department this morning that the body of their son, Norman Lamb, has arrived in the United States from Manila and is being shipped here this morning from Oakland, Calif.

It is expected in Estherville, Nov. 10.

Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.

Norman, a special agent for the army’s criminal investigation department in Manila, was shot by Filipino nationals in discharge of his duty while stationed in the Philippines. (Estherville Daily News, Estherville, IA, November 7, 1947)