Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Korean Campaign 1871 - U.S. Navy
Cyrus Hayden
Details
- Rank: Carpenter
- Conflict/Era: Korean Campaign 1871
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Colorado - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: June 11, 1871
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Korean Forts, Korea
Citation
On board the U.S.S. Colorado during the attack and capture of the Korean forts, 11 June 1871. Serving as color bearer of the battalion, Hayden planted his flag on the ramparts of the citadel and protected it under a heavy fire from the enemy.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Maine
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Born: 1843, York, York County, ME, United States
- Died: