Thomas Lyons

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Thomas Lyons
1838 – August 29, 1904 (aged 66)
Thomas Lyons, Medal of Honor recipient
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Seaman
Battles/wars	American Civil War
Awards	Medal of Honor

For the Amercian football player (b. 1948), see Thomas Lewis Lyons.

Thomas Lyons (1838–29 August 1904) was a seaman in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

1 Biography
2 Medal of Honor citation
3 See also
4 References

[edit] Biography

Thomas Lyons was born sometime in 1838 in [[Salem, Massachusetts.

On 24 April 1862 he was on board USS Pensacola during the attack on Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip. 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 Confederate gunboats. His actions earned the Medal of Honor.

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

Rank and Organization: Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1838, Salem, Mass. Accredited To: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 169, 8 February, 1872

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.