Thomas Lyons

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name= Thomas Lyons
born= 1838
died= August 29 Death year and age|1904|1838
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allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Navy
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Thomas Lyons (1838–29 August, 1904) was a seaman in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

Biography

Thomas Lyons was born sometime in 1838 in [Salem, Massachusetts.

On 24 April 1862 he was on board USS "Pensacola" during the attack on Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip. Lashed outside of that vessel, on the port-sheet chain, with the lead in hand to lead the ship past the forts, Lyons never flinched, although under a heavy fire from the forts and Confederate gunboats. His actions earned the Medal of Honor.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1838, Salem, Mass. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February, 1872

Citation:

:Served as seaman on board the U.S.S. Pensacola in the attack on Forts Jackson and St. Philip, 24 April 1862. Carrying out his duties throughout the din and roar of the battle, Lyons never once erred in his brave performance. Lashed outside of that vessel, on the port-sheet chain, with the lead in hand to lead the ship past the forts, Lyons never flinched, although under a heavy fire from the forts and rebel gunboats.

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
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References

* [http://www.army.mil/cmh/html/moh/civwaral.html Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients - (A-L) ] at www.army.mil Army Medal of Honor website

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