Career
Lyman enlisted in the Army from East Randolph, New York in October 1861. He was wounded at the Third Battle of Winchester, and mustered out the next month.
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Joel Lyman
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March 4, 1922 (aged 76) -
Nationality
United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, Company B, 9th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864. Entered service at: East Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus, N.Y. Date of issue: August 20, 1894. Citation: In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: Quartermaster Sergeant, Company B, 9th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Winchester, Va., September 19, 1864. Entered service at: East Randolph, N.Y. Birth: Cattaraugus, N.Y. Date of issue: August 20, 1894. Citation: In an attempt to capture a Confederate flag he captured one of the enemy's officers and brought him within the lines.