Edward Eugene Lyon
Edward Lyon on left with fellow Medal of Honor recipient Marcus W. Robertson on the right in Manila, Philippines
Born(1871-08-08)August 8, 1871
Hixton, Wisconsin
DiedNovember 18, 1931(1931-11-18) (aged 60)
California
Place of burial
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitYoung's Scouts, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workPolice Officer

Edward Eugene Lyon (August 8, 1871 – November 18, 1931) was a United States Army private received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 13, 1899, during the Philippine–American War. Private Lyon was part of the Young's Scouts, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He later became a police sergeant.

Private Lyon is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Private, Company B, 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry. Place and Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, May 13, 1899. Entered Service At: Amboy, Wash. Birth: Hixton, Wis. Date of Issue: January 24, 1906.

Citation:

With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.[1]

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Notes

  1. ↑ "Medal of Honor citation". Retrieved October 5, 2010.

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