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We remember John Smart Lyon
We remember John Smart Lyon
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
location
79 Arbroath Road. Dundee.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9425638
1881
1901
employment
Coach Painter
Brechion. Angus.
United Kingdom
Source:9425639
1901
1901
location
45 47 49 Southesk Street (Star Hotel). Brechin. Angus.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9425639
1901
service
South African Services
Private
1201
South African Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:9424317
1916
death
Killed in Action
Tanzania, United Republic of
Source:9424319
21st March 1916
burial
Soko Nassai
Exhumed from this location on 23 Dec 1923
Tanzania, United Republic of
II. B. 1.
Source:9424319
sibling
Charlotte Kidd Lyon
Source:9425621
sibling
William David Lyon
Source:9425634
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Smart |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Lyon |
| Source | 9425621 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 47 49 Southesk Street (Star Hotel). Brechin. Angus. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 79 Arbroath Road. Dundee. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Services | 1201 | South African Infantry | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lyon | father | ||
| Lovina Smart | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Kidd Lyon | sister | ||
| William David Lyon | brother |
Media
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Family GravestoneThe family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery on which his name is recorded.
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Family GravestoneThe memorial plaque of John Smart Lyon, which is incorporated into the family gravestone.
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Family GravestoneInscription on the family gravestone in Brechin Cemetery where his name is recorded.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South African War Graves Project | DR117137 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 | |
| Family Gravestone | Grant34272 |
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