Benjamin Lloyd
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| Benjamin Lloyd | |
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| Born 1839 | |
 Benjamin Lloyd, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | England |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Coal Heaver |
| Unit | U.S.S. Wyalusing |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Benjamin Lloyd was a Coal Heaver in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy. Born: 1839. England. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
- Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing and participating in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864. Volunteering for the hazardous mission, Lloyd participated in the transfer of two torpedoes across an island swamp. Serving as boatkeeper, he aided in rescuing others of the party who had been detected before the plan could be completed, but who escaped, leaving detection of the plan impossible. By his skill and courage, Lloyd succeeded in returning to the mother ship after spending 24 hours of discomfort in the rain and swamp.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "BENJAMIN LLOYD" entry. Medal of Honor Recipients: American Civil War. Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army (July 16, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-13.
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Benjamin Lloyd |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1839 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | England |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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