Joel H. Lyman (May 11, 1845 - May 4, 1922) was a Quartermaster sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Joel H. Lyman | |
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| Born | May 11, 1845 Cattaraugus, New York |
| Died | May 4, 1922 (aged 76) Randolph, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
| Rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit |  9th New York Cavalry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor[1] |
Lyman enlisted in the Army from East Randolph, New York in October 1861. He was wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester, and mustered out the next month.[2] Lyman died on May 4, 1922. He is buried in Randolph Cemetery, New York.[3]
Medal of Honor
editRank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, Company B, 9th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864. Entered service at: East Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus, N.Y. Date of issue: August 20, 1894.
Citation:
In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b ""JOEL H. LYMAN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
- ^ "Register of the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Regiments of Cavalry N. Y. in War of the Rebellion". Annual Report Of the Adjutant-General or the State Of New York For The Year 1894 (PDF). Vol. 3. Albany: James Lyon, State Printer. January 2, 1895. p. 200. Archived (PDF) from the original on 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Joel H. Lyman - U.S. Civil War - U.S. Army - Medal of Honor Recipient". Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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External links
edit- "Joel H. Lyman". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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