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Charles Anthony Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (253 words) |
 | Charles Antony Lyell, 2nd Baron Lyell (1913–27 April 1943) was a Scottish 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. |
| He was 29 years old, and a Temporary Captain in the 1st Bn., Scots Guards, British Army during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. |
| On 27 April accompanied by a sergeant, a lance-corporal and two guardsmen, he led an attack on an enemy post consisting of an 88mm. |
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