John W. Lloyd
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| John W. Lloyd | |
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| Born 1831 | |
 John W. Lloyd, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | New York City, New York |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Unit | U.S.S. Wyalusing |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
John W. Lloyd was a Coxswain 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: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born. 1831, New York, N.Y. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864.
Citation:
- Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing during an attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864, Lloyd participated in this daring plan by swimming the Roanoke River heavily weighted with a line which was used for hauling torpedoes across. Thwarted by discovery just before the completion of the plan, Lloyd cut the torpedo guiding line to prevent detection of the plan by the enemy and again swam the river, narrowly escaping enemy musket fire and regaining the ship in safety.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "JOHN W. 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 | John W. Lloyd |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1831 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City, New York |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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