Alexander Gordon Lyle

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Alexander Gordon Lyle
Alexander Lyle, Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1889-11-12)November 12, 1889
Gloucester, Massachusetts, US
DiedJuly 15, 1955(1955-07-15) (aged 65)
Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Navy
Service years1915–1948
Rank Vice Admiral
UnitNavy Dental Corps
5th Marine Regiment
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Navy Commendation Medal

Alexander Gordon Lyle (November 12, 1889 – July 15, 1955) was an officer in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I. He is one of only three dental officers to have received the medal, the others being Weedon Osborne and Ben L. Salomon.

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