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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Gaylord B. Lyon, United States Navy, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight in aerial operations in the Western Pacific areas from 28 February 1945 to 18 June 1945.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Gaylord B. Lyon, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander Gaylord B. Lyon, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.