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I was less than 2 years old when my Dad was killed in Korea. He had served in WW2 and was on inactive reserve when called up for Korea. He left three sons and a wife. I don't remember him at all, but he is now and always will be my hero.
First Lieutenant Lyon was a member of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. His unit was defending positions north of Hoengsong, South Korea, when it was cut off by the Chinese. He was Killed by machine gun fire while trying to break through the enemy trap on February 13, 1951. East Bay Township. Son of Harry Lyon.