Theodore C. Lyster

Biography

Theodore C. Lyster was a pioneering medical officer whose efforts ensured that the physical well-being of service members remained a priority in military planning. His compassion for the wounded and commitment to rigorous standards helped drive improvements in medical preparedness and response.

Lyster’s work established a foundation of medical excellence that benefited countless service members, and his humane approach to care remains a model for medical officers who followed in his footsteps.