Bryant Odell Lyons
Military
Pilot 340th BG - 487th BS - 12th AF.
Receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross award for his actions in combat on 31 January 1945 flying a B-25.
Object Number - UPL 54915 - Captain Bryant Odell Lyons. Pilot 340th BG - 487th BS - 12th AF. Receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross award for his actions in combat on 31...
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Advanced Landing Ground Alesanie
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Burley, Idaho | 9 April 1923 | |
| Burley, Idaho | 30 June 1942 | 345 South Miller Street | |
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Enlisted |
Santa Ana, California | 23 February 1943 | Santa Ana Army Airfield |
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Other Combat Mission/Awarded DFC |
Rovereto, Italy | 31 January 1945 | Bryant O. Lyons, 0764371, 1st Lt, 487th Bomb Sq, 340th Bomb Gp. For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as pilot of a B-25 type aricraft. On 31 January 1945, Lt. Lyons flew as flight leader in a formation attacking a railroad bridge at Rovereto, Italy. Displaying great courage and superior leadership as he skillfully maneuvered through intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire upon the approach to the target, Lt. Lyons' perfect run over the objective enabled his bombardier to release his bombs with devastating effect upon this vital bridge. On fifty-five combat missions his outstanding proficiency and steadfast devotion to duty have reflected great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. |
| Ogden, Utah |
