Richard Lyon (naval officer)
Richard Lyon | |
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Richard Lyon in 1975 | |
| Nickname(s) | Dick |
| Born | July 14, 1923 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 2017 (aged 93) Oceanside, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1983 (41 years) |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
| Commands | Deputy Chief, Navy Reserve UDT Team 5 |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Commendation Medal Combat Action Ribbon |
| Other work | Mayor, Trustee |
Richard "Dick" Lyon (July 14, 1923 – February 3, 2017) was a United States Navy admiral and mayor of Oceanside, California.