Dennis Patrick LYONS

Regimental number10/103
Date of birth5 March 1893
Place of birthTimaru
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm hand
Addressc/o W Jackson Burnside, Takapau
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.5
Height5' 7"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinFather, T Lyons, Winchester, South Canterbury
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in B Company, 17th Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Place of enlistmentMasterton
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Discharge date16 January 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Plymouth on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 7 November 1918; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 16 January 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death4 March 1931 Palmerston North
Age at death38
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 10921336

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