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[[File:US Navy 090925-N-0683T-170 Retired Rear Adm. Dick Lyon, the first Bullfrog, left, passes the Bullfrog trophy to Capt. Pete Wikul, the 13th Bullfrog, during the passing of the Bullfrog ceremony.jpg|thumb|Rear Adm. Dick Lyon, the first Bullfrog, left, passes the Bullfrog trophy to Capt. Pete Wikul]]
 
[[File:US Navy 090925-N-0683T-170 Retired Rear Adm. Dick Lyon, the first Bullfrog, left, passes the Bullfrog trophy to Capt. Pete Wikul, the 13th Bullfrog, during the passing of the Bullfrog ceremony.jpg|thumb|Rear Adm. Dick Lyon, the first Bullfrog, left, passes the Bullfrog trophy to Capt. Pete Wikul]]
'''Richard''' ('''Dick''') '''Lyon''' (born July 14, 1923) is a retired United States Navy [[admiral]]<ref>http://www.ww2historyproject.org/people-2/veterans/admiral-richard-lyon/</ref> and former mayor of [[Oceanside, California]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/May/30/oceanside-parade-of-wreaths/|title=Parade of Wreaths|newspaper=Union-Tribune|location=San Diego, CA |date=30 May 2011|first=Jamie Scott|last=Lyle}}</ref> Lyon was the first admiral of Special Warfare ("[[SEAL]]").
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'''Richard''' ('''Dick''') '''Lyon''' (born July 14, 1923) is a retired United States Navy [[admiral]]<ref>http://www.ww2historyproject.org/people-2/veterans/admiral-richard-lyon/</ref> and former mayor of Oceanside, California.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2011/May/30/oceanside-parade-of-wreaths/|title=Parade of Wreaths|newspaper=Union-Tribune|location=San Diego, CA |date=30 May 2011|first=Jamie Scott|last=Lyle}}</ref> Lyon was the first admiral of Special Warfare ("[[SEAL]]").
   
== Early life and education ==
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==Early life and education==
   
Lyon was born in [[Pasadena, California]]. As a youth, he was selected a member of the United States Olympic swim team for the [[1940 Summer Olympics]] in [[Tokyo]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1992-10-21/local/me-386_1_city-council-seats|accessdate= 20 August 2013|title=city council seats|newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> but the 1940 games were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. Lyon graduated from [[Yale University]] in 1944, and received a master's degree from [[Stanford University]] in 1953.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=126270|publisher=Our Candidates|title= Lyon, Dick|accessdate= 16 November 2012|title= In Oceanside, Issues are Growth, Cops and That Pesky Image : Election: Seven candidates are vying to replace Mayor Larry Bagley, and 17 others are seeking two seats on the City Council|date=21 October 1992|first=Tom |last=Gorman|newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
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Lyon was born in Pasadena, California. As a youth, he was selected a member of the United States Olympic swim team for the 1940 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1992-10-21/local/me-386_1_city-council-seats|accessdate= 20 August 2013|title=city council seats|newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> but the 1940 games were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. Lyon graduated from Yale University in 1944, and received a master's degree from Stanford University in 1953.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=126270|publisher=Our Candidates|title= Lyon, Dick|accessdate= 16 November 2012|title= In Oceanside, Issues are Growth, Cops and That Pesky Image : Election: Seven candidates are vying to replace Mayor Larry Bagley, and 17 others are seeking two seats on the City Council|date=21 October 1992|first=Tom |last=Gorman|newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>
   
== Naval career ==
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==Naval career==
Lyon attended [[Columbia University]] Midshipmen's School, receiving his commission in the United States Navy in October 1944. He served as a [[South Pacific Scouts|Navy Scout and Raider]] in the [[Pacific War|Pacific Theatre]] and in China as an [[Intelligence Officer]]. He was released from active duty in 1946, subsequently joining the [[United States Navy Reserve|Naval Reserve]]. He returned to active duty in early 1951 he commissioned the "[[Underwater Demolition Team]] FIVE" and served in the [[Korean War]] until late 1952. Upon release, he resumed his Reserve participation.<ref name=bio/>
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Lyon attended Columbia University Midshipmen's School, receiving his commission in the United States Navy in October 1944. He served as a [[South Pacific Scouts|Navy Scout and Raider]] in the [[Pacific War|Pacific Theatre]] and in China as an [[Intelligence Officer]]. He was released from active duty in 1946, subsequently joining the [[United States Navy Reserve|Naval Reserve]]. He returned to active duty in early 1951 he commissioned the "[[Underwater Demolition Team]] FIVE" and served in the [[Korean War]] until late 1952. Upon release, he resumed his Reserve participation.<ref name=bio/>
   
 
In July 1974, Lyon became the first "Special Warfare" ([[SEAL]]) admiral in the history of the U.S. Navy.<ref name=bio/>
 
In July 1974, Lyon became the first "Special Warfare" ([[SEAL]]) admiral in the history of the U.S. Navy.<ref name=bio/>
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He returned to active duty as Deputy Chief of Naval Reserve in July 1978.,<ref name=bio/> and retired in July 1983 at the rank of [[Rear Admiral]] after nearly 41 years of naval service.<ref name=bio/>
 
He returned to active duty as Deputy Chief of Naval Reserve in July 1978.,<ref name=bio/> and retired in July 1983 at the rank of [[Rear Admiral]] after nearly 41 years of naval service.<ref name=bio/>
   
== Political career ==
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==Political career==
   
 
Lyon was elected Mayor of the City of Oceanside in November 1992,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=306199|title=Oceanside, CA Mayor 1992|accessdate= 20 August 2013}}</ref> and was re-elected in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=306196|title=Oceanside, CA Mayor 1996|accessdate=20 August 2013}}</ref>
 
Lyon was elected Mayor of the City of Oceanside in November 1992,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=306199|title=Oceanside, CA Mayor 1992|accessdate= 20 August 2013}}</ref> and was re-elected in 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=306196|title=Oceanside, CA Mayor 1996|accessdate=20 August 2013}}</ref>
   
== Personal ==
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==Personal==
   
 
Lyon is a private pilot and an avid sailor, body-surfer and golfer. He is married to Cynthia Gisslin, and has nine children. He has resided in Oceanside since 1981.<ref name=bio/>
 
Lyon is a private pilot and an avid sailor, body-surfer and golfer. He is married to Cynthia Gisslin, and has nine children. He has resided in Oceanside since 1981.<ref name=bio/>
   
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US Navy 090925-N-0683T-170 Retired Rear Adm. Dick Lyon, the first Bullfrog, left, passes the Bullfrog trophy to Capt

Rear Adm. Dick Lyon, the first Bullfrog, left, passes the Bullfrog trophy to Capt. Pete Wikul

Richard (Dick) Lyon (born July 14, 1923) is a retired United States Navy admiral[1] and former mayor of Oceanside, California.[2] Lyon was the first admiral of Special Warfare ("SEAL").

Early life and education

Lyon was born in Pasadena, California. As a youth, he was selected a member of the United States Olympic swim team for the 1940 Summer Olympics in Tokyo,[3] but the 1940 games were canceled due to the outbreak of World War II. Lyon graduated from Yale University in 1944, and received a master's degree from Stanford University in 1953.[4]

Naval career

Lyon attended Columbia University Midshipmen's School, receiving his commission in the United States Navy in October 1944. He served as a Navy Scout and Raider in the Pacific Theatre and in China as an Intelligence Officer. He was released from active duty in 1946, subsequently joining the Naval Reserve. He returned to active duty in early 1951 he commissioned the "Underwater Demolition Team FIVE" and served in the Korean War until late 1952. Upon release, he resumed his Reserve participation.[4]

In July 1974, Lyon became the first "Special Warfare" (SEAL) admiral in the history of the U.S. Navy.[4]

Lyon is a graduate of both the National War College and the Naval War College. He was the first Reserve officer to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the United States Naval Institute where he served as Chairman of the Editorial Board. He has received decorations for the Legion of Merit, Navy Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon.[4]

He returned to active duty as Deputy Chief of Naval Reserve in July 1978.,[4] and retired in July 1983 at the rank of Rear Admiral after nearly 41 years of naval service.[4]

Political career

Lyon was elected Mayor of the City of Oceanside in November 1992,[5] and was re-elected in 1996.[6]

Personal

Lyon is a private pilot and an avid sailor, body-surfer and golfer. He is married to Cynthia Gisslin, and has nine children. He has resided in Oceanside since 1981.[4]

References

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