Edward E. Lyon

Private, U.S. Army

Philippine–American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Edward Eugene Lyon was a United States Army private who received the Medal of Honor for actions on May 13, 1899, during the Philippine–American War. Private Lyon was part of the Young's Scouts, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He later became a police sergeant.

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Score Breakdown

Medal of Honor(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts