George Hamilton D'Oyly Lyon
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| Born | 3 October 1883 Bankipore, Bengal Presidency, British India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 19 August 1947 (aged 63) Midhurst, Sussex, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Allegiance | United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | Royal Navy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years of service | 1899–1943 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | Admiral | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Commands | 2nd Destroyer Flotilla 3rd Cruiser Squadron Africa Station Nore Command | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Awards | Order of the Bath Order of the Redeemer Order of Aviz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1907 | Hampshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Admiral Sir George Hamilton D'Oyly Lyon KCB (3 October 1883 — 19 August 1947) was a distinguished Royal Navy officer as well as an English sportsman who played cricket at first-class level and played rugby union at international level for England, captaining the side in 1909. Beginning his career in the Royal Navy in 1899, Lyon saw action during the First World War and following the conclusion of the war, he moved through the senior ranks of the navy, holding various commands, both at the Admiralty and at sea. He would eventually reach the rank of admiral during the Second World War.