Robert Allan Gus Lyons Explained

Robert Allan Gus Lyons
Office:MLA for Victoria City
Term Start:1924
Term End:1928
Birth Date:8 July 1890
Birth Place:London, Ontario
Death Place:Vancouver, British Columbia
Party:Conservative

Robert Allan "Gus" Lyons (July 8, 1890  - December 27, 1984) was a bond broker and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City from 1924 until his retirement at the 1928 provincial election as a Conservative.

He was born in London, Ontario, the son of Robert A. Lyons and Margaret Clark. Lyons served during World War I and was wounded, losing a leg. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the French Croix de Guerre. Lyons reached the rank of major.[1] He died in Vancouver at the age of 94.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Normandin, A L. Canadian Parliamentary Guide 1926 . 1926 .
  2. Web site: Vital Event Death Registration . BC Archives . 2011-10-27.