Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
U.S. Civil War - U.S. Navy
John W Lloyd
Details
- Rank: Coxswain
- Conflict/Era: U.S. Civil War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Wyalusing - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 25, 1864
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Roanoke River, North Carolina, USA
Citation
Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing during an attempt to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, 25 May 1864. Lloyd participated in this daring plan by swimming the Roanoke River heavily weighted with a line which was used for hauling torpedoes across. Thwarted by discovery just before the completion of the plan, Lloyd cut the torpedo guiding line to prevent detection of the plan by the enemy and again swam the river, narrowly escaping enemy musket fire and regaining the ship in safety.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1831, NY, United States
- Died:
- Location of Medal: Naval Historical Center, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC