Background
Lyon was born in Pasadena, California.
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Richard Lyon
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Education
Lyon graduated from Yale University in 1944, and received a master"s degree from Stanford University in 1953. Lyon attended Columbia University Midshipmen"s School, receiving his commission in the United States Navy in October 1944.
Career
Lyon was the first admiral of Special Warfare ("Sea, Air, Land"). He served as a Navy Scout and Raider in the Pacific Theatre and in China as an Intelligence Officer. He was released from active duty in 1946, subsequently joining the Naval Reserve.
He returned to active duty in early 1951 he commissioned the "Underwater Demolition Team Five" and served in the Korean War until late 1952.
Upon release, he resumed his Reserve participation. In July 1974, Lyon became the first "Special Warfare" (Sea, Air, Land) admiral in the history of the United States. Navy.
Lyon is a graduate of both the National War College and the Naval War College. He was the first Reserve officer to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the United States Naval Institute where he served as Chairman of the Editorial Board.
He returned to active duty as Deputy Chief of Naval Reserve in July 1978., and retired in July 1983 at the rank of Rear Admiral after nearly 41 years of naval service.
Lyon was elected Mayor of the City of Oceanside in November 1992, and was re-elected in 1996. Lyon is a private pilot and an avid sailor, body-surfer and golfer. He has resided in Oceanside since 1981.
Achievements
Membership
As a youth, he was selected a member of the United States Olympic swim team for the 1940 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but the 1940 games were canceled due to the outbreak of World World War World War II
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Awards
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Legion of Merit Legion of Merit; Commendation Medal
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.