Plaque – St. Catharines
This plaque title “Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941” is dedicated to Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C.
Inscription
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COLONEL GRAHAM THOMSON LYALL, V.C. 1892-1941
Graham Thomson Lyall emigrated from Britain in 1911, eventually settling in
Niagara Falls where he worked for the Canadian Niagara Power Company. In
1914, at the start of the First World War, Lyall enlisted in the 19th “Lincoln” Regiment at St. Catherines. Later, he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force
and fought at the Somme in 1916, Arras and Ypres in 1917, and Amiens in 1918.
On September 27 and October 1, 1918, Lyall led his platoon against the enemy
at Bourlon Wood and Blécourt, displaying exceptional valour and leadership,
inflicting heavy casualties, and capturing 182 prisoners, 26 machine-guns, and
one field gun. “For most conspicuous and skilful leading during the operations
north of Cambrai”, King George V presented Lyall with the Victoria Cross, the
British Empire’s highest decoration for valour.
Ontario Heritage Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
Plaque – St. Catharines
Cette plaque intitulée “Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941” est dédié au Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C.
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