Frederick A. Lyon (June 25, 1843 – September 23, 1911) was a soldier in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.[1]
Frederick A. Lyon | |
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Born | Williamsburg, Massachusetts | June 25, 1843
Died | September 23, 1911 Jackson, Michigan | (aged 68)
Place of burial | Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson, MI |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Company A, 1st Vermont Volunteer Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Rank and organization: corporal, Company A, First Vermont Cavalry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Virginia, October 19, 1864. Entered service at: Burlington, Vermont. Born: June 25, 1843, Williamsburg, Massachusetts. Date of issue: November 26, 1864.
Citation:[2]
With one companion, captured the flag of a Confederate regiment, three officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
The companion mentioned in his citation was private James Sweeney, who also received the Medal of Honor. One of the captured officers was the mortally wounded general Stephen Dodson Ramseur, who died the next day.
Lyon was sent to Washington, D.C., with the captured Confederate battle flag.[3] He was personally introduced to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton by General George Custer. Stanton personally presented the Medal of Honor to Lyon, who was also promoted to sergeant.
Lyon died on September 23, 1911, in Jackson, Michigan. He was buried nearby in Mount Evergreen Cemetery (Soldier's field G-9).[4]