Charles Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell
British recipient of the Victoria Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Captain Charles Antony Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell, VC, 2nd Bt (14 June 1913 ā 27 April 1943) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Charles Antony Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell | |
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Born | 14 June 1913 Chelsea, London |
Died | 27 April 1943(1943-04-27) (aged 29) Dj Bou Arada, Tunisia |
Buried | Massicault War Cemetery |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Captain |
Service number | 57781 |
Unit | Scots Guards |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Relations | Charles Henry Lyell (father) |
Other work | County Councillor for Angus |
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