Edward E. Lyon

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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
Died	November 18, 1931(1931-11-18) (aged 60) California
Place of burial	Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, California
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Young's Scouts, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor
Other work	Police 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.