Alexander Gordon Lyle

Alexander Gordon Lyle 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.

Lyle was born in Gloucester, Massachusetts on November 12, 1889. After graduating High School he went to Baltimore College, graduating in 1912 with a degree in dentistry. He accepted a commission in the Navy as a Lieutenant in 1915 while living in Massachusetts and retired August 1, 1948 at the rank of Vice Admiral.

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