Korean War
| Rank | Lieutenant U.S. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 12 1952 |
National Defense Service Medal
Lieutenant Pyles was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Pyles was a crew member of a PB5M Catalina patrol bomber with Flight Crew 10, Patrol Bomber Squadron 772. On November 12, 1952, his aircraft crashed into a mountain near Shelton, Washington, killing all on board.