Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
Thomas G Lyons
Details
- Rank: Seaman
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Pensacola - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 24, 1862
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Forts Jackson & St. Philip, Louisiana, USA
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Massachusetts
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1838, Salem, Essex County, MA, United States
- Died: August 29, 1904, Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery (MH) (VA plot 3-4-3), Philadelphia, PA, United States