Frederick A. Lyon
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| Frederick A. Lyon | |
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| June 25, 1843 – September 23, 1911 (aged 68) | |
 Frederick A. Lyon, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Williamsburg, Massachusetts |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frederick A. Lyon (1843 - 1911) was a Corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Corporal, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., 19 October 1864. Entered service at: Burlington, Vt. Born: 25 June 1843, Williamsburg, Mass. Date of issue: 26 November 1864.
Citation:
- With 1 companion, captured the flag of a Confederate regiment, 3 officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "FREDERICK A. LYON" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-31.
[edit] External links
- Frederick A. Lyon at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2008-04-22
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Frederick A. Lyon |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 25, 1843 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Williamsburg, Massachusetts |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 23, 1911 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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