Date of birth:

1899

Date of death:

1970

Nationality:

British

Major-General

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Awarded on:

January 22nd, 1948

For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July to September 1945

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Brigadier

Unit:

The Lancashire Fusiliers

Awarded on:

August 19th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Major-General

Unit:

late The Lancashire Fusiliers

Awarded on:

February 1st, 1945

Citation:
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe."

1 December 1944 WO 171/1368 - 1-7 Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
The Comd of the 7 Armd Div Major General Lines visited the bn and spoke to all ranks about the manpower situation which was the reason behind the impending re-organisation. He bade farewell to the bn and wished God-speed to all who would shortly find themselves in new units.

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• - Valor awards for Lewis Owen Lyne
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36138/page/3721
  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36917/supplement/669