Background
Lyons,, James Aloysius was born on September 28, 1927 in Jersey City. Son of James Aloysius and Marion F. (Bach) Lyons.
Lyons,, James Aloysius was born on September 28, 1927 in Jersey City. Son of James Aloysius and Marion F. (Bach) Lyons.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1952. Bachelor of Science command and staff course, Naval War College, 1964. Master of Science, National War College, 1971.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1952, advanced through grades to Four Star Admiral, 1985. Served at sea aboard various ships, 1952—1959. Executive officer United States Ship Miller, 1959-1961.
Anti-submarine warfare and weapons officer cruiser-destroyer Flottilla Four, 1961—1963. Director Navy plans, strategic plans division Office of Chief of Naval Operations Washington, 1964-1966. Commander United States Ship Charles S. Sperry, 1966-1968.
Anti-Submarine Warfare office staff Comsixthflt, 1968—1970. Executive assistant and senior aide to deputy chief naval operations for plans and policy, 1971-1974. Commander guided missile cruiser United States Ship Richmond K. Turner, 1974-1975.
Chief of staff Carrier Group Four, 1975-1976. Senior assistant on Joint Chiefs of Staff Matters, division strategy, plans and policy, Office Chief Naval Operations Washington, 1976-1978. Deputy director strategic plans and policy division, 1978.
Director political-military affairs J-5 Organization Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1978—1980. Commander Task Force 73, also Commander Naval Surface Group Western Pacific United States Navy, 1980-1981. Commander United States 2d Fleet, Joint Task Force 120 and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Command Striking Fleet Atlantic United States Navy, 1981-1983, deputy chief naval operations plans, policy operations Washington, 1983—1985, commander-in-chief United States Pacific Fleet, 1985—1987.
With United States Army United Nations, 1983—1985. Senior United States representative arms limitation talks with Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, Helsinki, 1978, Mexico City, 1978, Incidents at Sea Talks with Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, Moscow, 1984, Senior United States military representative to United Nations, 1983-1985.
Member United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, United States Naval Academy Athletic Association, Cosmos Club.
Married Renee Wilcox Chevalier, April 10, 1954. Children– Michele, Yvonne, James Aloysius, III.