Charles Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell

The Right Honourable

The Baron Lyell

VC
Born14 June 1913
Chelsea, London
Died27 April 1943(1943-04-27) (aged 29)
Dj Bou Arada, Tunisia
Buried
Massicault War Cemetery
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Service years1933–1943
RankCaptain
Service number57781
UnitScots Guards
Conflicts

World War II

AwardsVictoria Cross
RelationsCharles Henry Lyell (father)
Other workCounty Councillor for Angus

Captain Charles Antony Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell, VC (14 June 1913 – 27 April 1943) was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

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