| Joel H. Lyman | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | May 11, 1845 |
| Died | May 4, 1922 (aged 76) |
| Place of birth | Cattaraugus, New York |
| Allegiance |
United States of America Union |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1864 |
| Rank | Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit | 9th New York Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joel H. Lyman (May 11, 1845–May 4, 1922) was a Quartermaster sergeant in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.
Lyman enlisted in the Army from East Randolph, New York in October 1861. He was wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester, and mustered out the next month.[1]
Medal of Honor citation[]
Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, Company B, 9th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864. Entered service at: East Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus, N.Y. Date of issue: August 20, 1894.
Citation:
In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.
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References[]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JOEL H. LYMAN" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/civwaral.html. Retrieved 2008-03-13.
External links[]
- "Joel H. Lyman". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8274457. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
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