Colonel Graham Thomson Lyall, V.C. 1892-1941

Photo by contributor Colin Semple - Posted March, 2006

Photo by contributor Wayne Adam - Posted November, 2010

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Plaque Location

The Region of Niagara
The City of St. Catharines
On the northwest corner of Lake Street and Welland Avenue

Coordinates: N 43 09.734 W 79 15.049

Plaque Text

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.

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