Acting1917–2019Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK
Biography
Jack Lyon was one of the last surviving men involved in the mass breakout, popularly known as "The Great Escape", from Stalag Luft III prisoner of war interment camp in March 1944. He served as a lookout during the famous escape, though the tunnel used was discovered before he was able to make his own escape. He died, aged 101, on 8 March 2019.
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1917-09-02
Age101 years old at death
Date of Death† 2019-03-08
Place of BirthBexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England, UK
