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We remember John Dennis Lyons Press
We remember John Dennis Lyons Press
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1901
location
Leesland Road, Alverstoke, Hampshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8975317
31st March 1901
1909
enlistment
Source:7697292
10th November 1909
1909
service
Royal Navy
Bugler
15394
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:7697292
10th November 1909
1918
service
Royal Navy
Private
15394
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7697292
24th February 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8975294
23rd April 1918
1945
service
Royal Navy
Colour Sergeant
Royal Marines
Source:7697292
6th November 1945
1967
death
Source:8746919
3rd February 1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Dennis Lyons |
| Initials | JDL |
| Last Name | Press |
| Source | 7697292 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesland Road, Alverstoke, Hampshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15394 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Bugler | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines | Colour Sergeant | |||
| Royal Navy | 15394 | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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Grave of John Denis Lyons PressLast resting place of John Denis Lyons Press. Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire
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JDL PRESS RMLI CGM MSM C de GTaken on front page of Daily Mirror 24 July 1918.
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Michael130206
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Marines wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Conspicuous Gallantry Medal | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of John Denis Lyons Press | Colin101448 | |
| JDL PRESS RMLI CGM MSM C de G | Michael130206 |
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