Lyons, John Roy

Personal Details

SurnameLyons
First nameJohn
Middle nameRoy
Date of birth01/03/1899
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld

Details

Son of John Francis Lyons and Emily White who married on the 21 Oct 1895
[Birth Ref: 1899/ 000043]

Children of John and Emily’s:
Rosina May – 8 May 1896
Ida Frances – 20 Aug 1897, d 3 July 1905
John Roy – 1 March 1901
Eileen Annie Kate – 28 Feb 1901

School Records

Muttaburra State School
Start Date1904
PositionStudent

War Records

Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service number65090
Date of enlistment26/08/1918
Locality of enlistmentEmerald, Qld
Place of enlistmentRockhampton, Qld
Next of kinJohn Francis Lyons [father]
Posting at discharge28/12/1918
RankPrivate
Source

www.awm.gov.au/database

Notes

He was 19 year old shearing contractor when he enlisted.
Unit: 1 to 8 (QLD) Reinforcements (May-November 1918)
Ship Name: SS Carpentaria
Date of Embarkation: 7/11/1918
Place of Embarkation: Sydney