The President of the United States in the name of The Congress
takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to

LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ALEXANDER G. LYLE
DENTAL CORPS
UNITED STATES NAVY

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Fifth Regiment, United States Marines. Under heavy shellfire, on 23 April 1918, on the French Front, Lieutenant Commander Lyle rushed to the assistance of Corporal Thomas Regan, who was seriously wounded and administered such effective surgical aid while bombardment was still continuing as to save the life of Corporal Regan. Lieutenant Commander Lyle's determining and persevering actions, courageous spirit, and selfless devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.