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LYON, EDWARD E.

Rank: Private
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company B
Division: 2d Oregon Volunteer Infantry
Born: Hixton, Wis.
Departed: Yes
Entered Service At: Amboy, Wash.
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue: 01/24/1906
Accredited To:
Place / Date: At San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 13 May 1899
 
 


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Citation

With 11 other scouts, without waiting for the supporting battalion to aid them or to get into position to do so, charged over a distance of about 150 yards and completely routed about 300 of the enemy, who were in line and in a position that could only be carried by a frontal attack.