John Lilley (soldier)

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John Lilley
John Lilley, c. 1901
BornFebruary 1826
Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 12, 1902 (aged 75–76)
Place of burial
First Methodist Cemetery Lewistown, Pennsylvania
BranchUnited States Army (Union)
Service years1864 - 1865
RankPrivate
Unit Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry
ConflictsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

John Lilley (1826 – May 12, 1902) was a United States soldier who was recognized with his nation's highest award for valor, the U.S. Medal of Honor, for his gallantry during the American Civil War. While fighting with Company F of the 205th Pennsylvania Infantry as part of the Union Army engaged in the Third Battle of Petersburg, Virginia on April 2, 1865, he captured the flag of the Confederate States Army by single-handedly rushing, and forcing the surrender of, that army's color-bearer, along with several additional CSA soldiers.

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