• Normandy Massacres

Date of birth:

April 3rd, 1922 (Boylston/Nova Scotia, Canada)

Date of death:

June 7th, 1944 (Authie/Somme, France)

Buried on:

Canadian War Cemetery Beny-sur-mer
Plot: II. Row: A. Grave: 8.

Service number:

F/76355

Nationality:

Canadian

William Lyall Izzard was raised in Barney’s River Station, Pictou County. He was the eldest of nine siblings in a large Presbyterian farming family. His father, William Archibald Izzard, was a farmer and later served in the Veteran Guard of Canada, while his mother, Annie Louise Izzard, managed the household. Lyall left school at age 14 to work as a mill hand in the lumber industry, contributing to the family income and gaining experience in mechanical tasks and vehicle operation. He was known for his cheerful disposition, sociable nature, and strong physical build, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 152 pounds.

Lyall enlisted in the Canadian Army on November 10, 1942, at Halifax, Nova Scotia, joining the North Nova Scotia Highlanders. His occupational history and aptitude tests indicated limited formal education but strong mechanical ability and a willingness to serve. He trained in Canada and the United Kingdom before being deployed to Northwest Europe. On June 6, 1944—D-Day—he landed in France as part of the Allied invasion. Just one day later, on June 7, 1944, Private Izzard was murdered near Authie, France, during the brutal early fighting in Normandy.

Initially buried in the field near a church in Authie, his remains were later reinterred with honor at the Beny-sur-Mer Canadian Military Cemetery. His death was formally recorded by Canadian military authorities, and his family received medals and memorials in recognition of his service. His mother, Annie, received a Memorial Cross, and his father was designated as the recipient of his campaign medals.

Lyall Izzard left no will and had no spouse or children. His estate was modest, and his family remained in Barney’s River Station.

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