| Frederick A. Lyon | |
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| Born | June 25, 1843 Williamsburg, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 23, 1911 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/branch | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frederick A. Lyon (June 25, 1843–September 23, 1911) was a corporal in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
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Rank and organization: corporal, Company A, 1st Vermont Cavalry. Place and date: At Cedar Creek, Va., October 19, 1864. Entered service at: Burlington, Vt. Born: June 25, 1843, Williamsburg, Mass. Date of issue: November 26, 1864.
Citation:
With 1 companion, captured the flag of a Confederate regiment, 3 officers, and an ambulance with its mules and driver.
Lyon was sent to Washington, D.C. with the captured Confederate battle flag. He was personally introduced to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton by General George Custer. Stanton personally presented the Medal of Honor to Lyon.