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U.S. Army · United States 
John Lilley
Private
1826 – 1902
Private John Lilley served the U.S. Army. John was 76 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Private
Medal of Honor
2 April 1865 · At Petersburg, Va. · Private, Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry.
After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Army
After his regiment began to waiver he rushed on alone to capture the enemy flag. He reached the works and the Confederate color bearer who, at bayonet point, he caused to surrender with several enemy soldiers. He kept his prisoners in tow when they realized he was alone as his regiment in the meantime withdrew further to the rear.
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