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LYONS, W J - Private

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WILLIAM JOHN (W J) LYONS

  • Canadian Fallen Soldier - Private WILLIAM JOHN LYONS

  • Private
    WILLIAM JOHN (W J) LYONS

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    WILLIAM JOHN (W J) LYONS
    16 December 1915
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    H/6615
    4 September 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
    Employee at Canada Dry Ginger Ale Co.
    Private
    Winnipeg Grenadiers R.C.I.C.
    1st Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles
    23 September 1940
    Died from illness
    24 years
    KINGSTON (UP PARK CAMP) MILITARY CEMETERY
    Plot G. Grave 300.

  • Private WILLIAM JOHN LYONS's Story

  • Born
    16 December 1915 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    Occupation
    Worked as a Employee at Canada Dry Ginger Ale Co. prior to enlisting.
    Enlisted
    4 September 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba | Age: 23 years
    Buried
    23 September 1940 - KINGSTON (UP PARK CAMP) MILITARY CEMETERY | Age: 24 years

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Interesting Facts

  • Son of Mary Lyons of Edmonton, AB. Husband of Lillian Viola Ruby Lyons of St. James, Manitoba. Father of Geraldine Lorraine (9 Jan 1938), Patricia Marie (11 May 1939) and William John (11 Aug 1940). Educated at Strathcona School and Albert Public School in Regina, SK.

    He served in Canada 25 Sep 1939 to 21 May 1940 before arriving in Jamaica 31 May 1940. Died after suffering from acute appendicitis, general peritonitis and cardiac failure is also listed in his personnel file. Reportedly, Pte. Lyons suffered two days of abdominal pain prior to admission to hospital. Funeral took place 24 September 1940.

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Fallen Soldiers from Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada

Fallen Comrades of the Winnipeg Grenadiers R.C.I.C.


Fallen Soldiers buried in KINGSTON (UP PARK CAMP) MILITARY CEMETERY