Thomas Lyons (British Army officer) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thomas Lyons
Born	9 July 1829 Croom, County Limerick
Died	13 September 1897
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	General
Commands held	Western District
Battles/wars	Indian Rebellion
Awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath

Thomas Casey Lyons was a brave British Army officer who lived from 1829 to 1897. He rose through the ranks to become a high-ranking general. He is best known for his service in the British Army and his time as the Governor of Bermuda.

Early Life and Beginnings

Thomas Casey Lyons was born on July 9, 1829, in County Limerick, which is in Ireland. His family lived at a place called Croome House.

A Career in the Army

Thomas Lyons began his military journey in 1845. He joined a part of the British Army called the 16th Regiment of Foot. This was the start of a long and important career.

Key Battles and Roles

One of the major events in his early career was the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which happened in 1857. During this time, he was involved in a significant event known as the Siege of Lucknow. A siege is when an army surrounds a city or fort to try and capture it.

As he gained more experience, Thomas Lyons took on bigger leadership roles:

• In April 1884, he became the Commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade. A brigade is a large group of soldiers.
• In April 1885, he was made the General Officer Commanding the Western District. This meant he was in charge of all the army forces in that area of Britain.

Governor of Bermuda

Later in his career, General Lyons took on a different kind of leadership role. From 1892 to 1896, he served as the Governor of Bermuda. Bermuda is a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. As governor, he was responsible for leading the government and managing affairs on the islands.

Thomas Casey Lyons passed away on September 13, 1897. He was recognized for his service with an award called the Companion of the Order of the Bath.