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Edward Thomas Lyon | |
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| Born | April 4, 1927 San Fransisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 2003 (aged 76) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
Edward Thomas Lyon (April 4, 1927 – October 16, 2003) was an American nurse anesthetist who became the first man commissioned as an officer in the United States Army Nurse Corps (ANC).
Edward Thomas Lyon was born in San Francisco, California, on April 4, 1927,[2] to parents Loretta and Chester Lyon.[3]
Following World War II, a national debate emerged regarding the role of male nurses within the U.S. military. Despite some opposition, advocacy efforts by nursing organizations and individuals ultimately led to legislative change. On August 9, 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Public Law 294, known as the Bolton Act. This legislation authorized the commissioning of qualified male nurses in the U.S. Army Reserve for assignment to the ANC.
On October 6, 1955, Lyon achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first man to receive a commission as an officer in the ANC. He subsequently entered active duty as a Second Lieutenant.
Edward T. Lyon died on October 16, 2003 and is buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.[4]