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Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Jan 1957 Apr 1957		RTC San Diego, California	Seaman Recruit Recruit Petty Officer
May 1957 Aug 1958	USS Luzon ARG-2 Internal Combustion Repair Ship	Sasebo, Japan	Fireman Apprentice Fireman Engineman Third Class 16 May 1958
Nov 1958 Aug 1959	USS Firedrake AE-14 Mount Hood Class Amunition Ship	Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California
Sep 1959 Jan 1961	USS Mataco ATF-86 Fleet Tug	San Diego, California and Far East	Engineman Second Class 16 Dec 1959
Jun 1961 Sep 1964	USS Cree ATF-84 Fleet Tug	San Diego, California-Far East	Engineman First Class
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Good Conduct Award (First) 15 May 1962
Participated in the 1962 Nuclear Tests in the Pacific in USS CREE (ATF-84) of the NAVY TASK GROUP, JOINT TASK FORCE EIGHT
USS CREE (ATF-84) 7 May 1962 From: Commanding Officer USS CREE (ATF-84) To: LAMBKY, Max O., En.2 Subj: SAILOR OF THE MONTH, selection of Ref: (a) USS CREE instruction 1610.3 1. In accordance with ref. (a), you have been selected "SAILOR OF THE MONTH"for May 1962. 2. Your attitude, dependability, and the outstanding manner with which you have performed your duties, is a credit to you and the NAVY. R.M. LEVERONE
USS CREE (ATF-84) 1962 BATTLE EFFICIENCY PENNANT AWARD The USS CREE (ATF-84) has been awarded first place in the 1962 Battle Efficiency Competition for San Diego based Ocean Tugs of Commander Service Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
USS CREE (ATF-84) 1964 BATTLE EFFICIENCY PENNANT AWARD The USS CREE (ATF-84) has been awarded first place in the 1964 Battle Efficiency Competition for San Diego based Ocean Tugs of Commander Service Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
FM: COMSERVPAC TO: CINCPACFLT INFO; COMSERVGRU ONE USS CREE (ATF-84) ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY "USS CREE (ATF-84) selected by COMSERVPAC as nominee for ARLEIGH BURKE FLEET TROPHY. CREE achieved the greatest improvement in SERVPAC BATTLE EFFICIENCY during fiscal year 1964". "It is considered that there is no ship whose improved performance more clearly exemplifies the results of leadership, as advocated by ADMIRAL BURKE, and none which would be a more worthy recipient of THE ARLEIGH BURKE AWARD than the USS CREE (ATF-84) for fy 64."
24 Aug 1964 From: Commanding Officer, USS CREE (ATF-84) To: Lambky, Max O., EN1, USN Subject: Letter of Commendation 1. The USS CREE (ATF-84) has been awarded the Battle Efficiency Award for the most superior overall performance in ATF's of Service Squadron ONE during fiscal year 1964, and also nominated for the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. 2. During this period, your outstanding performance as Leading Engineman contributed in a large measure to the winning of this award. As a result of your personal professional proficiency and attention to duty, the USS CREE was able to meet every operational commitment as well as the additional salvage and towing missions assigned. 3. It is with great personal pleasure that I commend you on your outstanding performance which reflects great credit upon yourself, and the men of the Engineering Department. Throughout the entire period, your military conduct and professional proficiency were in keeping with the highest tr aditions of the Naval service. 4. A copy of this letter will be made a part of your official service record. C.E. Fend Jr.
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Sep 1964 Jan 1965	USS Apache ATF-67 Fleet Tug	San Diego, California-Far East
Notes for Feb 1965 - Feb 1968
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL UNITED STATES OF AMERICA This is to Certify that: Max Oliver LAMBKY Engineman First Class has completed the course in NAVAL RESERVE RECRUITING NINTH NAVAL DISTRICT, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 15 October 1965 L.W. WAGNER COMMANDER U.S. NAVY
CERTIFICATE OF PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 16 April 1966 MAX OLIVER LAMBKY CHIEF ENGINEMAN Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Chief of Naval Personnel
In Recognition of Outstanding Service to the United States Navy Reserve Certificate of Appreciation is hereby awarded to Engineman Chief Petty Officer MAX O. LAMBKY, USN (R HONORARY) Good Conduct Award Second Award 15 MAY 1966 H.D. KNOSP CDR, USNR
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Mar 1968 Mar 1969	USS Caddo Parish LST-515 Amphibious Ship	Vietnam	Chief Engineman
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (ship)
16 Jan 1969 Evaluation Comments: Chief Lambky has been recommended for the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat "V". He has been the only person from this command to have been recommended for this award. Justification Comments: Inititive, cooperativeness, resourcefulness, diligence, and a superior knowledge of his professional duties are insufficient words to describe Chief Lambky's contribution to this command. Lambky has initiated and supervised a highly effective maintenance program in addition to PMS which has increased the reliability of the Engineering plant on the Caddo Parrish. During operations in Viet Nam equipment has gone off the line and the work considered beyond the capability of ships force. Under Lambky's supervision however the geater percentage of these casualties have been corrected without outside assistance. In one instance Lambky spent two full days pouring and machining new bearings for the ships AC generator getting it back on the line and voiding the necessity of a casrep. His overall performance is a credit to the man himself, his ship, and the United States Navy. J.M TULPA, LTTG, USN & H.E.W. LT., USN
UNITED STATES SEVENTH FLEET The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Commendation Medal to Max Oliver LAMBKY Chief Engineman United States Navy CITATION "For meritorious achievement as Main Propulsion Chief while serving in USS CADDO PARISH (LST-515) from 28 March to 29 December 1968 during combat operations against the enemy. Chief Petty Officer LAMBKY personally supervised the operation and maintenence of a successul engineering plant despite an arduous schedule and a paucity of repair and supply support. His ingenuity, motivation, and willingness to work long hours were instrumental in the ability of his ship to meet all commitments. His firm guidance and understanding provided his subordinates with inspirational leadership and materially contributed to the morale and effectiveness of his ship as a whole. Chief Petty Officer LAMBKY's professionalism, leadership, and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service." Chief Petty Officer LAMBKY is authorized to wear the Combat "V". for the Secretary W.F. BRINGLE Vice Admiral United States Navy
Notes for Apr 1969 - May 1969
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL Service Schools This certifies that MAX O. LAMBKY CHIEF ENGINEMAN, U.S. NAVY Has satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of study at the NAVAL SCHOOL, INSTRUCTORS, CLASS C-1, COURSE "L", BASIC LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES, SERVICE SCHOOL COMMAND, NTC, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA this 2nd day of MAY, 1969 E.I. MEARS LIEUTENANT, U.S. NAVY OFFICER IN CHARGE SSC, NTC San Diego, California
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
May 1969 Oct 1969	USS Grapple ARS-7 Salvage Ship	Vietnam	Chief Engineman
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23 April 1970 From: Chief of Naval Personnel To: Commanding Officer USS GRAPPLE (ARS-7) subj: ENC Max O. LAMBKY, USN Combat Action Ribbon; eligibility for Ref: (a) Subject persons certification (b) OPNAV Notice 1650 of 12 March 1969 Encl: (1) Subject ribbon 1. In accordance with references (a) and (b), the Chief of Naval Personnel takes pride in forwarding enclosure (1) for presentation to subject person. 2. Alhough eligibility may be established for other combat participation, either prior or subsequent to that authorizd by this letter, only the ribbon bar may be worn. Only one award of the Combat Action Ribbon will be made for combat participation during the period 1 March 1961 to a date to be announded by the Secretary of the Navy, regardless of the area in which the action took place. M.H. Barns By direction
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Dec 1969 Feb 1970	USS Genesee AOG-8 Patapsco Class Gosoline Tanker	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	Chief Engineman
May 1970 Jul 1971	USS Arikara ATF-98 Abnaki Class Fleet Ocean Tug	Pearl Harbor, Hawaii	Warrant Officer
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WO-1 LAMBKY reported aboard ARIKARA on 8 July 1970, shortly before the ship commenced refresher training and less than a month before deployment. With uncommon enthusiasm and a high degree of professional competence, WO1 LAMBKY stepped into the breach left by his predecessor and kindled a new spark of life in ARIKARA's engineering plant. He corrected some longstanding maintenance and safety items, particularly technical engineering items involved with the ships main propulsion diesel with the results that the NORAC deployment commitments were made with reliability. Depite numerous minor casualties from 24 July through 7 November 1970, the condition of machinery and spaces improved. WO1 LAMBKY had convinced his workers that the job could be done. A major casuality, a crankcase explosion to number 1 engine on 7 August 1970, did not deter his goal of the best engineering spaces in the Squadron. As the deployment drew to a close, WO1 LAMBKY instilled a sense of competition among the men in his spaces. The intradepartment competition, together with WO1 LAMBKY's inspirational leadership and technical ability produced a transformation of improved engineering dependability and material condition that contributed substantially to the command's continued ability to meet all commitments. 4 May 1971 D. H. Seid
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY Washington From: Secretary of the Navy To: ENC Max Oliver LAMBKY Via: Commanding Officer USS GRAPPLE (ARS-7) FPO San Francisco 96601 Subj: Appointment for temporary service in the United States Navy Ref: (a) 10 U.S. Code 5596 1. Pursuant to the provisions of reference (a) the Secretary of the Navy appoints you a Warrant Officer, W-1, in the Navy, for temporary service, to rank from the 15th day of June 1970 2. In connection with your selection for this appointment you have been found physically qualified by a board of Medical Officers. However, the Commanding Officer to whom you will report for effecting this appointment must first have you examined by a Naval Medical Officer to ascertain that there has been no change in your physical condition since the above physical examination. In questionable cases where a definite finding may not be made at time of physical examination, the report of the Naval Medical Officer shall be forwarded to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, via the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. In such cases, the appointment shall be withheld until further advised in the premises. 3. Your appointment will be effective upon acceptance and you will report to your present Commanding Officer for duty. Registered: For the Chief of Naval Personnel. Secretary of the Navy John H. Chafee
WO1 MAX O. LAMBKY, USN Award of the Navy Achievement Medal 16 APR 1971 The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Achievement Medal to MAX OLIVER LAMBKY WARRANT OFFICER, U.S. NAVY for service as set forth in the following PROPOSED CITATION: "For meritorious achievement while attached to and serving in USS ARIKARA (ATF-98) during a North Pacific deployment. Warrant Officer LAMBKY trained and developed the Engineering Department into an effective team capable of repairing major casualties without assistance from shipyard facilities. In addition to performing normal preventative maintenance, his personnel greatly improved the material condition of the engineering spaces while continuing to meet all operational commitments. Under his leadership several thousand dollars were saved in repair costs. His diligent efforts and resourcefulness inspired all who observed him and contributed significantly to USS ARIKARA's meeting all assigned missions in the hostile weather environment while on deployment. Warrant Officer LAMBKY's exceptional professional ability, initiative and loyal dedication to duty throughout reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." For the Secretary of the Navy B. A. CLAREY Admiral, U.S. Navy Commander in Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet
Comments: MACH LAMBKY is earnest and pleasant in manner always helping others to make light of difficulties. He is unswerving in allegiance to the Navy and to seniors and juniors alike. He has a determined approach to any assigned task with eagerness to help wherever and whenever possible. He is a very well informed officer with an excellent background of knowledge useful in his profession with a thorough and precise application. He is invariably decisive and unhesitating even in the most difficult circumstances and is eager to accept responsibility well above that normally assigned an officer of his grade or experience with a high degree of professional ability and knowledge. He reacts promptly in emergencies. He is highly recommended for billets requiring greater responsibility. 1 July 1971 D.E. Tucker, Lt., USN
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Jul 1971 Feb 1974	USS Quapaw ATF-110		Warrant Officer
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LAMBKY, MAX O. CWO-2 15 Aug 1971 Duties assigned: Engineering Officer, Safety Officer, Officer of the Deck, Command Duty Officer, Drug Exemption Officer, Damage Control Assistant EVALUATION: CWO-2 LAMBKY's outstanding expertise in Engineering and mangement were in great part the impetus for COMSERVGRU FIVE comments on the outstanding results of QUAPAW's overhaul. "BEST EVER SEEN" was a typical comment. Mr. LAMBKY has been recommended for a NAVAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for his contributions while on board. MR. LAMBKY's sincere interest in the NAVY, where it is going, and the best way to get there are an asset to both the NAVY and any Command he may be attached to. He would be an outstandly effective Officer in combat. His cool approach to stress tasks can do nothing but serve him while in this light. MR. LAMBKY has put considerable effort toward self-improvement in the image field. It has been my pleasure to serve with this professional. T.W. WAGNER, LCDR COMMANDING OFFICER
30 January 1973 From: Commanding Officer, USS QUAPAW (ATF-110) To: Officer of the Deck, Underway, Independent Steaming; qualification of 1. Having demonstrated your abilities as an OOD, Underway, Independent Steaming, you are hereby declared qualified this date as Officer of the Deck, Underway, Independent Steaming. 2. You will, when OD Underway, make the safety and safe maneuvering of the ship your primary concern. Your responsibilities as OOD continue whether or not you have the Conn. You will meticulously carry out the instructions made available to you in "Standard Orders for the OOD", U.S. Naval Regulations, 1948, and other publications available in the ship. 3. By qualifying as an OOD of an ATF you have entered the category which the phrase "special trust" and "confidence" so aptly describes; and you have significantly furthered your potential as a career Navy Officer. Your next evaluation will reflect your new status. 4. Congratulations. T.W. Wagner copy to BUPERS Senior Watch Officer
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Achievement Medal to Max O. LAMBKY CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER UNITED STATES NAVY for service as set forth in the following: CITATION For consistently superior performance while serving as Chief Engineer onboard the USS QUAPAW (ATF-110) from 15 August 1971 to 15 February 1974. Throughout his tour onboard the USS QUAPAW, Chief Warrant Officer LAMBKY consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary manner. Tasked initially with maintaining a nearly 30 year old engineering plant, CWO LAMBKY demonstrated initiative, versatility, and great resourcefulness that allowed the USS QUAPAW to meet all her commitments during two deployments with the U.S. SEVENTH Fleet. As manager for his ship's regular overhaul, CWO LAMBKY assumed a substantial leadership role in achieving maximum work with available funds and manpower. Noteworthy were his outstanding accomplishments in refurbishing of the Main Motor Room and in remodeling the crew's berthing compartments for maximum habitability-both were achieved without special funding. CWO-2 LAMBKY's industry, diligent perserverance, and devotion to duty combined to make QUAPAW a ship known for her outstanding material readiness. CWO-2 LAMBKY's superior achievement in this area reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service. For the Secretary of the Navy
15 October 1973 CWO-2 M.O. LAMBKY FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE SERVICE FORCE OF THE U.S. PACIFIC FLEET, REAR ADMIRAL P.B. ARMSTRONG "USS QUAPAW (ATF 110) was announced as the first runner up in the Battle Efficiency competition in her competitive group (for the Fiscal Year 1973). I wish to extend my personal congratulations to all those responsible for the commendable achievement of your ship." AND FROM THE COMMANDER OF SERVICE GROUP FIVE, COMMODORE O.J. BILDERBACK "Please extend my personal WELL DONE to all hands for the tremendous effort put forth to earn for the USS QUAPAW this most significant recognition" To place second in this competition takes the concerted effort of each and every man aboard QUAPAW. This achievement bears tribute to your professional ability, your loyalty to your ship, and your devotion to duty. I wish to commend you for your contribution in this team effort. T.W. WAGNER
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Mar 1974 Jan 1977		NTC, RTC San Diego, California	Warrant Officer
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26 February 1974 Performance Review: Assigned as a Battalion Commander at this Recruit Training Command, CWO2 LAMBKY is responsible for the training of Recruits numbering approximately 700 on any given day. In addition he is responsible for the Senior Enlisted Personnel assigned to lead each Company of Recruits. Providing the leadership, supervision, guidance and assistance to the Senior Enlisted Company Commanders requires an exceptional degree of competence and dedication. When his battalion was formed 9 months ago there were no usable office spaces and the general material condition of all buildings was unsatisfactory. Utilizing his own initiative, CWO2 LAMBKY organized his staff, procured materials, much of it at his own personal expense, and began a rehabilition project. Today his Battalion Office has an atmosphere of orderliness, neatness, and imagination; it's material condition is excellent, creating a most favorable impression on the Company Commanders and Recruits who pass through it daily. He has been commended for his work as part of a staff study to improve the receiving and outfitting division's appearance. And the first impressions made on newly arriving trainees. Of particular note is the work he did in proofreading and indexing the Company Commander Guide, a 600 page document designed to establish procedures and guidelines for the training of recruits. His meticulous and diligent work in this area, much of it in off duty hours, ensured a correct, complete, and well ordered publication, and demonstrated his excellent command of the English language. In his dealings with the young recruits, CWO2 LAMBKY showed himself as a perceptive and able counselor. He evidenced a sincere concern for their personal well being, instilled a sense of self discipline, responsibility, and a respect for the goals and purposes of the recruit training command. CWO2 LAMBKY practiced and encourages equal opportunity and human dignity. His attention to his personal appearance is another indication of CWO2 LAMBKY's dedication to and pride in being a member of the Naval Service. Because of his enthusiasm, pride, professionalism, dedication and demonstrated performance, CWO2 LAMBKY is strongly recommended for promotion to CWO3.
NAVCRUITRACOM SAN DIEGO 92133 Officer Fitness Report: 76Nov30-77Jan31 LAMBKY, Max Oliver CWO3 Duties Assigned: SUPFIS-SUPPLY and FISCAL OFFICER and COMMAND DUTY OFFICER and RECRUIT APTITUDE BOARD As Material Officer,CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LAMBKY is responsible for the fiscal management and the maintenance effort of the RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND. His performance during this reporting period has continued to be outstanding. His organization and management of the material issue room is particurlarly worth of note. The material issue organization has been taken as a model unit by both RECRUIT TRAINING COMMANDS at GREAT LAKES and ORLANDO. During the recent COMMAND INSPECTION, the material section, under CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LAMBKY's supervision, received many praise worthy comments, and he was singled out by name for noteworthy performance. CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LAMBKY continues to demonstrate outstanding qualities of planning, initiative, and execution of self help work projects. CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER LAMBKY is a most capable NAVAL OFFICER fully qualified and recommended for positions of increased responsibility. He is highly recommended for promotion. R.F. MOHRHARDT, CAPT COMMANDING OFFICER
Date	Ship	Base	Ranks
Feb 1977 Sep 1978	USS Hitchiti ATF-103 Abnaki Class Fleet Ocean Tug		Warrant Officer
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14 April 1977 From: Commanding Officer, USS HITCHITI (ATF-103) To: CWO3 Max O. LAMBKY, USN Subject: Officer of the Deck Underway; qualification as Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 3120.32 chapter 4 1. As of this date you are qualified to stand watch as Officer of the Deck Underway in this ship. 2. In the discharge of your duties as Officer of the Deck underway, you will be governed by the provisions of reference (a), International Rules of the Road, or, when appropriate, Inland Rules, current tactical orders and doctrines, and standing ship's orders and regulations. 3. Congratulations on this achievement. E.M. Kline
Detached duty as Engineering Officer, USS HITCHITI (ATF-103) in October 1978. CWO3 Max LAMBKY transferred to retired list 01 November 1978 (USS HITCHITI (ATF-103) struck from Naval Register 30 Sept 1978. CWO3 Max LAMBKY presented ship's plaque. Patricia Lambky presented ships flag.)