retired from the army due to ill health in early 1949, aged just 49. Never marrying, he died in Kersey, Suffolk on 4 November 1970. Although he remains largely unknown, Lyne was a highly competent and experienced battlefield commander, gaining respect from both his superiors, most notably Montgomery and Dempsey, and subordinates alike. References Bibliography External links British Army Officers 1939-1945 Generals of World War II |- |- |- 1899 births 1970 deaths British Army generals of World War II Companions of the Distinguished Service Order Companions of the Order of the Bath Graduates of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst Graduates of the Staff College, Camberley Lancashire Fusiliers officers People educated at Haileybury and Imperial Service College People from Newport, Wales War Office personnel in World War II British Army major generals Military personnel from Monmouthshire