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We remember George Lindsay Lyall
We remember George Lindsay Lyall
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1896
location
24 Lenthall Street, Walton, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9463855
7th May 1896
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:9458166
31st March 1901
1901
location
3 Grafton Street, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458166
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 14
Source:9458182
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Kings Mount, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9458182
2nd April 1911
1915
events
Manchester University Contingent OTC
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Passed their Proficiency Examination
Source:9514060
23rd October 1915 - 9th February 1916
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9514060
4th December 1915
1915
employment
Book Keeper
Royal Insurance
United Kingdom
Source:9514060
4th December 1915
1915
enlistment
St George's Hall, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9514060
4th December 1915
1915
location
28 Laburnum Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9514060
4th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
34886
Cheshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:9514060
10th February 1916 - 30th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
34886
Cheshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:9514060
30th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Cheshire Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:9514060
1st September 1916 - 1st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Officer Cadet
10 Officer Cadet Battalion, Gailes
Source:9514060
5th October 1916 - 20th February 1917
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Manchester Regiment
51st Graduated Battalion
Source:9514060
1st November 1916
1917
commission
Temporary
Source:9491023
25th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9514060
20th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9514060
6th March 1917
1918
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment attached to North Staffs Regiment
5th Battalion North Staffs
Source:9514060
25th April 1918
1918
appointments
Instructor, No. 1 Reinforcement Training Camp
Source:9514060
12th November 1918 - 15th November 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:9514060
14th November 1918 - January 1919
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:9514060
28th December 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9514060
29th January 1919
1919
location
28 Laburnum Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9514060
29th January 1919
1923
employment
Dental Surgeon
United Kingdom
Source:9466718
22nd January 1923
1929
dates
Age 33
Source:9503155
27th June 1929
1929
employment
Dental Surgeon
United Kingdom
Source:9503155
27th June 1929
1929
marriage
Dilys Thomas
Source:9503155
27th June 1929
1929
location
Woodchurch, County of Chester
United Kingdom
Source:9503155
27th June 1929
1939
employment
Dental Surgeon
United Kingdom
Source:9504787
29th September 1939
1939
location
12 Pine Walks, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9504787
29th September 1939
1942
location
657 Borough Road, Devonshire Park, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9466718
1942
1956
dates
Age 60
Source:9468489
8th September 1956
1956
employment
Justice of the Peace
United Kingdom
Source:9468489
8th September 1956
1956
location
"Green Eaves", Noctorum Road, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9468489
8th September 1956
education
Dental Surgery leading to the qualification of LDS
University of Liverpool
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9466718
education
School Pupil
Ashford House School
Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9514060
service
British Army
Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment attached North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:2730874
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
2/5th Battalion
Source:9514060
1956
death
Not War Related
1(a) Pulmonary Embolism;
(b) Thrombosis of the pelvic veins.
2 Haematemesis and paralytic Ileus. Gastrostaxis.
General Hospital, Birkenhead
United Kingdom
Source:9468489
8th September 1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Lindsay |
| Initials | GL |
| Last Name | Lyall |
| Source | 2730874 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Green Eaves", Noctorum Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | known 8th September 1956 | ||
| 12 Pine Walks, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | known 29th September 1939 | ||
| 24 Lenthall Street, Walton, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th May 1896 | |
| 27 Kings Mount, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 28 Laburnum Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | known 4th December 1915 | ||
| 28 Laburnum Road, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | known 29th January 1919 | ||
| 3 Grafton Street, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 657 Borough Road, Devonshire Park, Birkenhead | United Kingdom | known 1942 | ||
| Woodchurch, County of Chester | United Kingdom | known 27th June 1929 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment attached North Staffordshire Regiment | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 34886 | Cheshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 34886 | Cheshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | Cheshire Regiment | 14th Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 51st Graduated Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10 Officer Cadet Battalion, Gailes | Officer Cadet | |||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2/5th Battalion | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment attached to North Staffs Regiment | 5th Battalion North Staffs | 2nd Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Althorp | mother | ||
| David Webster Lyall | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilys Thomas | wife | 27th June 1929 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-04 | 6'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1929-06-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ursula6166 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ursula6166 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Dentist Registers, 1879-1942 for George Lindsay Lyall | Ursula6166 | |
| The London Gazette for 20th February 1917 | Ursula6166 | |
| 1939 England and Wales Register for George L Lyall | Ursula6166 | |
| Lieutenant George Lindsay LYALL The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | Ursula6166 |
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