1944 - 1949
The definitive research resource for the 1st KOSB from 1944-1949
Blessé au combat
Captain
STEPHEN
LYON
56893
COMPANY -
Researching
Original Regiment joined (Based on their Service No)
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Date of death
Friday, October 19, 1945
Location (from War Diary)
Researching
Family details
Son of George Hodgson Lyon and Susan Lyon, of Norwich; husband of Annie Elizabeth Lyon, of Norwich.
HIS STORY
Stephen Lyon was born on the 7th May, 1887 in Norwich.
He served in the KOSB in WW1 (S No. 9738) and is listed under original Service No. 3178988 - Warrant Officer Class 2 between 1914 and 1920. (Also noted as RQMS - Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) In 1926 he received the Long Service and Good Conduct medal.
In 1941 he is listed as living in Selkirkshire. *Potentially married Janet S Leslie in Galashiels - researching.
During his long service, Stephen received the following awards
Meritorious Service Medal
Member of the Order of the British Empire
IN MEMORIUM
Where he rests
Mémorial
GALASHIELS (EASTLANDS) CEMETERY
Sec. J.J. Grave 64.
Crédits photo :
Find a Grave - Murray
