Kermit Tyler

Kermit Arthur Tyler
Born(1913-04-13)April 13, 1913
Oelwein, Iowa
DiedJanuary 23, 2010(2010-01-23) (aged 96)
San Diego, California
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Air Force
Years of service1936–1961
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Unit78th Pursuit Squadron
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Other workReal Estate Broker

Kermit Arthur Tyler (April 13, 1913 – January 23, 2010) was an American Air Force officer. Tyler was assigned as a pilot in the 78th Pursuit Squadron at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.