Jack Lyon | |
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Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Waitemata | |
In office 28 November 1935 – 26 May 1941 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Harris |
Succeeded by | Mary Dreaver |
Personal details | |
Born | London, United Kingdom | 15 February 1898
Died | 26 May 1941 Crete | (aged 43)
Cause of death | Killed in action |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse | Alice Elizabeth (Alison) Lyon |
Children | 2 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | British Army New Zealand Military Forces |
Years of service | 1915–1919 1939–1941 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | |
William John Lyon (15 February 1898 – 26 May 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was killed in World War II while serving with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force.