Edward E. Lyon

"Edward Lyon" redirects here. For the British tenor, see Ed Lyon.

Edward Eugene Lyon
Edward Lyon on left with fellow Medal of Honor recipient Marcus W. Robertson on the right in Manila, Philippines
Born(1871-08-08)August 8, 1871
Hixton, Wisconsin
DiedNovember 18, 1931(1931-11-18) (aged 60)
California
Place of burial
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
RankPrivate
UnitYoung's Scouts, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment
ConflictsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Other workPolice Officer

Edward Eugene Lyon (August 8, 1871 – November 18, 1931) 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.

Private Lyon is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California.

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