Funeral of Bexhill war veteran, and last survivor of the Great Escape team

The funeral of a Bexhill war veteran, who was involved in the famous Great Escape, took place at Eastbourne Crematorium on Wednesday (April 3).
By Richard Gladstone
Published 5th Apr 2019, 12:57 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2019, 13:02 BST
Funeral of Jack Lyon, last survivor of the Great Escape. Photo by Stephen Benn (RN Ret'd) SUS-190504-110121001Funeral of Jack Lyon, last survivor of the Great Escape. Photo by Stephen Benn (RN Ret'd) SUS-190504-110121001
Funeral of Jack Lyon, last survivor of the Great Escape. Photo by Stephen Benn (RN Ret'd) SUS-190504-110121001

Jack Lyon, who was 101, received an RAF Association guard of honour before the service began. To read more about Jack click here.

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