Alexander Gordon Lyle
Alexander Gordon Lyle | |
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Alexander Lyle, Medal of Honor recipient | |
| Born | November 12, 1889 Gloucester, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | July 15, 1955 (aged 65) Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1915–1948 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Unit | Navy Dental Corps 5th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Medal 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.