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While serving as the color bearer for the United States Ship Colorado"s crew and Marines, Hayden planted the American Flag on the ramparts under heavy enemy fire. Hayden enlisted in the Navy from Boston, Massachusetts in 1869.
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Cyrus Hayden
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1912 (aged 69) -
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Carpenter, U.S. Navy. Born: 1843, York, Maine Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872. Citation: On board the USS 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.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Carpenter, U.S. Navy. Born: 1843, York, Maine Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872. Citation: On board the USS 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.