George Hamilton D'Oyly Lyon
Admiral Sir George Hamilton D'Oyly Lyon, KCB (3 October 1883 – 19 August 1947) was a distinguished Royal Navy officer as well as an English sportsman who played first-class cricket and represented the England national rugby union team.
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| Born | 3 October 1883 Bankipore, Bengal Presidency, British India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 19 August 1947 (aged 63) Midhurst, Sussex, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allegiance | United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service/ | Royal Navy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of service | 1899–1943 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Admiral | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commands held | 3rd Cruiser Squadron Africa Station Nore Command | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battles/wars | World War I - Jutland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | Order of the Bath Order of the Redeemer of Greece Order of Aviz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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