Jack Lyon

For the English footballer, see Jack Lyon (footballer). For the Anglican priest, see William John Lyon (priest).

Jack Lyon
Member of the New Zealand Parliament
for Waitemata
In office
28 November 1935 – 26 May 1941
Preceded byAlexander Harris
Succeeded byMary Dreaver
Personal details
Born(1898-02-15)15 February 1898
London, United Kingdom
Died26 May 1941(1941-05-26) (aged 43)
Crete
Cause of deathKilled in action
PartyLabour
SpouseAlice Elizabeth (Alison) Lyon
Children2
Military service
Branch/serviceBritish Army
New Zealand Military Forces
Years of service1915–1919
1939–1941
Rank Captain
Battles/wars
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William John Lyon (15 February 1898 – 26 May 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. He was killed in World War II while serving with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

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