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Frank
Lyon

Frank Lyon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1894. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Prometheus

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Frank Lyon, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. PROMETHEUS, in the train of the U. S. Atlantic Fleet during World War I, and in command of target practice base.