Waldo K. Lyon
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Dr. Waldo K. Lyon | |
| Born | May 19, 1914 |
| Died | May 5, 1998 (aged 83) |
| Education | Doctor of Philosophy |
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| Branch | United States Navy |
Waldo Kampmeier Lyon (May 19, 1914 – May 5, 1998) was the founder and chief research scientist for the U.S. Navy of the Arctic Submarine Laboratory at the Naval Electronics Laboratory.
He retired in 1996 after 55 years of government service. During his career he advised top Navy officials on essential matters of national defense and was personally thanked by Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy for his efforts.