United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Alexander G. Lyle
1889 – 1955
Alexander G. Lyle served the U.S. Navy. Alexander was 65 years old.
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Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
23 April 1918 · Lieutenant Commander (Dental Corps), U.S. Navy.
For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the 5th Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps. Under heavy shellfire, on 23 April 1918, on the French Front, Lt. Comdr. Lyle rushed to the assistance of Corporal. Thomas Regan, who was seriously wounded, and administered such effective surgical aid while bombardment was still continuing, as to save the life of Corporal. Regan.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
For extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with the 5th Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps. Under heavy shellfire, on 23 April 1918, on the French Front, Lt. Comdr. Lyle rushed to the assistance of Corporal. Thomas Regan, who was seriously wounded, and administered such effective surgical aid while bombardment was still continuing, as to save the life of Corporal. Regan.
Burial Information
Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery
Section
2
Grave
1114-1-2
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