LeRoy Springs Lyon

Major General LeRoy Springs Lyon (15 October 1866 – 23 February 1920) was a United States Army officer.

LeRoy Springs Lyon
Major General LeRoy Springs Lyon (far left), commanding the 31st Division, with Colonel Kenyon A. Joyce, his chief of staff, and two aides, France, October 1918.
Born(1866-10-15)October 15, 1866
Petersburg, Virginia
DiedFebruary 23, 1920(1920-02-23) (aged 53)
Camp Taylor, Kentucky
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1891–1920
Rank Major General
Commands held65th Field Artillery Brigade, 31st Infantry Division, 90th Infantry Division, Field Artillery Basic School
WarsSpanish–American War, Philippine–American War, First World War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal (Posthumous)
Spouse(s)Harriette Amsden
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