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We remember Donald Lyall
We remember Donald Lyall
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
Sydney New South Wales
Australia
Source:9194414
29th August 1914
1914
events
Embarkation
Embarkation
Sydney
Australia
Source:8899552
18th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:8899510
2nd May 1915
employment
Clerk
Source:9194413
service
Australian Imperial Force
587
Source:8412322
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
587
Australian Infantry
1st Battallion
Source:9194413
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8899510
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:8899510
2nd May 1915
burial
Died somewhere on the ANZAC peninsula.
Turkey
Panel Ref: 15 - East end of Lone Pine Cemetery.
Source:9194415
Source:8899510
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Lyall |
| Source | 8412322 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 587 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 587 | Australian Infantry | 1st Battallion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert LYALL | father | ||
| Grace F | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-18 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Lone Pine Memorial, TurkeyLone Pine Memorial, Turkey, where Donald Lyall is honoured and remembered.
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Donald Lyall.
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Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC casualty details | Joanne38955 | |
| First World War Embarkation Rolls - Donald Lyall | Joanne38955 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Memorial, Turkey | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 |
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