Edward E. Lyon Explained

Edward Eugene Lyon
Birth Date:8 August 1871
Birth Place:Hixton, Wisconsin
Death Place:California
Placeofburial:Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Rank:Private
Battles:Philippine–American War
Awards:Medal of Honor
Laterwork:Police 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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  1. Web site: October 5, 2010 . Medal of Honor citation.