Sapper
Jack William Lyall
Conflict:
WW2
Additional Information:
Son of John William and Lillian Lyall, of Newton, Auckland, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Jacob Bingley
Relationship to casualty: Great Nephew
Known as Johnny Lyall. Lied about his age so he could join up. His age at death was listed as 24yrs, more likely 22yrs. Died on the 27 June 1942 (Breakout Minqar Qaim) as a result of a Stuka dropping... Read MoreSubmitted by: Bruce Jackson
Relationship to casualty: Former WO1 New Zealand Engineers
The circumstances surrounding the death of Jack Lyall can be described in the narrative below. The Battle of Minqar Qaim (June 27-28, 1942) was a critical World War II action in Egypt where the encir... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Submitted by: John William Lyall
Relationship to casualty: Nephew
Thank you Jacob for your post ... John (Jack was my Father's older brother). I was lucky to be able to visit his grave at the Commonwealth War Graves at El Alamein in 2010, also placed a Taon... Read MoreCasualty
Service Number:
21803
Name:
Jack William Lyall Rank:
Sapper
Date of Birth:
Not known
Date of Enlistment:
Not known
Armed Force:
Army
Unit:
New Zealand Engineers, 7 Field Company
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
27 June 1942
Day of Death:
Saturday
Age at Death:
24
Conflict:
WW2
Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Reference:
Joint grave XXX. A. 24.
Cemetery Location:
Egypt