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Cecil LYONS

Regimental number1929
Place of birthDrysdale, Victoria
SchoolDrysdale State School, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressDrysdale near Geelong, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, James Lyons, Drysdale near Geelong, Victoria
Enlistment date16 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateKilled in Action 25 April 1918
Place of death or woundingVillers-Bretonneux, France
Age at death20.8
Place of burialCrucifix Corner Cemetery (Plot V, Row C, Grave No. 18), Villers-Bretonneux, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
166
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: James and Elizabeth LYONS. Native of Drysdale, Victoria
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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