Lambert Teague was born in Llanvetherine, Monmouthshire and lived in Llangattock, Monmouthshire and served with the 2nd Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry during the Boer War, re-enlisting with the 6th Battalion, K.S.L.I. on 14 Sep 1914, posted to France on 24 July 1915, transferring to the 3rd Battalion and discharged due to sickness on 28 July 1917.