In
HONOR and MEMORY Of Fellow USMC and CORPSMAN
INDIVIDUALS
Updated March 22, 2019
Cpl. Joseph Walter "Joe" Lyons
October 2, 1945 - June 5, 1968
High School Graduation In United States Marine Corps Dress Blues In Vietnam with 1st Force Recon
Camelback High School, Phoenix, Arizona Click above photos for full screen display
Joseph Walter "Joe" Lyons was born on October 2, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ollie Bryant and Helen Margaret (Browning) Lyons.
Corporal Joseph W. Lyons served in the United States Marines and was killed in action on June 5, 1968 in Vietnam.
A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel of Phoenix, Arizona were in change of local services. On June 24, 1968 Rev. LeRoy
Thomas officiated and burial was at the Greenwood Memorial Park, Veterans Section in Phoenix, Arizona with Military Rites.
Joe's legacy lives on through his daughter Kimberlee Lyons Pian, and his two grandchildren, Natasha Nicole Pian and Joshua Joseph Pian.
Special "Thank You" for Joe's daughter Kim Lyons Pian for her help with this Honor's page and
addtional photographs at PHOTOGAPHS FROM OTHERS - LYONS.
To Our Brother, Cpl Joseph Walter "Joe" Lyons USMC, Semper Fi and Rest in Peace!
SILVER STAR MEDAL
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal
Joseph Walter Lyons (MCSN: 2315470), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as a Scout with the First Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, FIRST Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 5 June 1968,
Corporal Lyons was Rear Security for a ten-man long range reconnaissance patrol in Thua Thien Province. As the Marines
prepared to continue their movement after a temporary halt, they suddenly came under intense automatic weapons fire
from a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force, seriously wounding Corporal Lyons. Ignoring his painful injury,
he unhesitatingly directed a heavy volume of suppressive fire upon the enemy soldiers, which pinpointed their positions.
Despite being wounded twice more, Corporal Lyons fearlessly continued to deliver accurate fire upon the hostile soldiers
until he succumbed to his wounds. His heroic and timely actions were an inspiration to all who served with him and enabled
his comrades to inflict numerous casualties on the enemy force. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty,
Corporal Lyons contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Photo-15 1st Force Recon 3rd Platoon Team "Record" Phu Bai 1968
This photo includes eight members that were on the patrol Cpl Lyons was killed.
1. L/Cpl Samuel D. "Sammy" CARVER
2. Cpl Edward "Ed" "Pee Wee" PALMER
3. L/Cpl Andrew K. "Andy" BASSETT
4. PFC R. CURRIE Radioman
5. L/Cpl Terrell A. "Terry" CAMPBELL
6. Cpl Michael J. "Mike" LYNCH
7. UNKNOWN maybe L/Cpl Joe S. WHEELER {Not on the Lyons Patrol}
8. Cpl Harold R. "Hal" WEST
9. LCpl Robert REGAN {Not on the Lyons Patrol}
10. Sgt Robert F. "Bob" BUDA {Not on the Lyons Patrol}
Those missing on this photo that were on the patrol Cpl Lyons was killed:
Lt. Russ L. JOHNSON
Cpl Joseph W. "Joe" LYONS(KIA 6/5/1968)
HM3 Jack Allan "Doc" STAUFFER
PFC Steven L. BARRETT (Serious WIA 6/5/1968)
Operation Order 224-68 < < <Full After Action Link
Also see Vietnam Team and Group Photo 16 that includes above 4 missing members.
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Updated March 22, 2019
Cpl. Joseph Walter "Joe" Lyons
October 2, 1945 - June 5, 1968
High School Graduation In United States Marine Corps Dress Blues In Vietnam with 1st Force Recon
Camelback High School, Phoenix, Arizona Click above photos for full screen display
Joseph Walter "Joe" Lyons was born on October 2, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky to Ollie Bryant and Helen Margaret (Browning) Lyons.
Corporal Joseph W. Lyons served in the United States Marines and was killed in action on June 5, 1968 in Vietnam.
A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel of Phoenix, Arizona were in change of local services. On June 24, 1968 Rev. LeRoy
Thomas officiated and burial was at the Greenwood Memorial Park, Veterans Section in Phoenix, Arizona with Military Rites.
Joe's legacy lives on through his daughter Kimberlee Lyons Pian, and his two grandchildren, Natasha Nicole Pian and Joshua Joseph Pian.
Special "Thank You" for Joe's daughter Kim Lyons Pian for her help with this Honor's page and
addtional photographs at PHOTOGAPHS FROM OTHERS - LYONS.
To Our Brother, Cpl Joseph Walter "Joe" Lyons USMC, Semper Fi and Rest in Peace!
SILVER STAR MEDAL
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal
Joseph Walter Lyons (MCSN: 2315470), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action
while serving as a Scout with the First Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, FIRST Marine
Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 5 June 1968,
Corporal Lyons was Rear Security for a ten-man long range reconnaissance patrol in Thua Thien Province. As the Marines
prepared to continue their movement after a temporary halt, they suddenly came under intense automatic weapons fire
from a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force, seriously wounding Corporal Lyons. Ignoring his painful injury,
he unhesitatingly directed a heavy volume of suppressive fire upon the enemy soldiers, which pinpointed their positions.
Despite being wounded twice more, Corporal Lyons fearlessly continued to deliver accurate fire upon the hostile soldiers
until he succumbed to his wounds. His heroic and timely actions were an inspiration to all who served with him and enabled
his comrades to inflict numerous casualties on the enemy force. By his courage, bold initiative and selfless devotion to duty,
Corporal Lyons contributed significantly to the accomplishment of his unit's mission and upheld the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
Photo-15 1st Force Recon 3rd Platoon Team "Record" Phu Bai 1968
This photo includes eight members that were on the patrol Cpl Lyons was killed.
1. L/Cpl Samuel D. "Sammy" CARVER
2. Cpl Edward "Ed" "Pee Wee" PALMER
3. L/Cpl Andrew K. "Andy" BASSETT
4. PFC R. CURRIE Radioman
5. L/Cpl Terrell A. "Terry" CAMPBELL
6. Cpl Michael J. "Mike" LYNCH
7. UNKNOWN maybe L/Cpl Joe S. WHEELER {Not on the Lyons Patrol}
8. Cpl Harold R. "Hal" WEST
9. LCpl Robert REGAN {Not on the Lyons Patrol}
10. Sgt Robert F. "Bob" BUDA {Not on the Lyons Patrol}
Those missing on this photo that were on the patrol Cpl Lyons was killed:
Lt. Russ L. JOHNSON
Cpl Joseph W. "Joe" LYONS(KIA 6/5/1968)
HM3 Jack Allan "Doc" STAUFFER
PFC Steven L. BARRETT (Serious WIA 6/5/1968)
Operation Order 224-68 < < <Full After Action Link
Also see Vietnam Team and Group Photo 16 that includes above 4 missing members.
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Go BACK to HONOR & MEMORY Go BACK to MAIN PAGE
Email: dthompso@mwt.net
Copyright and Ownership: Individuals and groups can use these volumes freely but without use for their financial gain,
use to fraud or fake service. The full ownership is retained by the author and contributing sources.