Alexander Gordon Lyle Military person

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.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 12, 1889
Birth place	Gloucester Massachusetts
Date of death	July 15, 1955
Place of death	Portsmouth Rhode Island
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

award	Legion of Merit Silver Star Medal of Honor Commendation Medal
military operations	World War II World War I
military branch	United States Navy
military unit	5th Marine Regiment (United States) United States Navy Dental Corps
service start	1915
service end	1948