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Lyman, Edson L.
Lyman, Edson L.
Service number:
O-4487
Nationality:
American
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Legion of Merit - US Military
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit:
11th Marine Regiment
,
1st Marine Division "The Old Breed"
,
U.S. Marine Corps
Citation unavailable.
For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 April to 21 June 1945.
Sources
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HALLAS, J. H., The Devil's Anvil, Praeger Publishers, Westport, United States, 1994
.
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Military Times.com
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