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We remember James Lyell Tombazis
We remember James Lyell Tombazis
Timeline
Timeline
1899
birth
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2nd January 1899
1917
commission
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September 1917
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th April 1918 - 8th October 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in the left leg
Hospital/Institution
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23rd July 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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July 1918
1918
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
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18th September 1918
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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8th July 1919
education
Clifton Bank School
St Andrews
United Kingdom
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education
Fettes College
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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education
Sandhurst, Royal Military Acadamy
Berkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6987421
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment
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1918
death
Killed in Action
near Bohain
France
Source:6987421
Source:6987415
8th October 1918
burial
Aisne
France
Source:9000738
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Lyell |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Tombazis, |
| Source | 9000738 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Beatrice Lyell | mother | ||
| John Anderson Tombazis | father |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Oldboys and Staff of Clifton Bank School, St AndrewsMore about Oldboys and Staff of Clifton Bank School, St Andrews
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee Courier 21 October 1918 | Fife3190 |
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