John Lilley (Medal of Honor recipient)
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 John Lilley, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John Lilley was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry. Place and date: At Petersburg, Va., 2 April 1865. Entered service at:------. Birth: Mifflin County, Pa. Date of issue: 20 May 1865.
Citation:
- After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "JOHN LILLEY" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
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| NAME | John Lilley |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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