Richard "Dick" Lyon (July 14, 1923 – February 3, 2017) was a United States Navy admiral[1] and mayor of Oceanside, California.

[2] Lyon was born in Pasadena, California, where he attended high school with friend and fellow classmate Jackie Robinson.

[5] Lyon attended Columbia University Midshipmen's School, receiving his commission in the United States Navy in October 1944.

He returned to active duty in early 1951 he commissioned the Underwater Demolition Team Five, and served in the Korean War until late 1952.

He has received decorations for the Legion of Merit, Navy Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon.