John Lilley (soldier)
John Lilley | |
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John Lilley, c. 1901 | |
| Born | February 1826 Mifflin County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 12, 1902 (aged 75–76) |
| Place of burial | First Methodist Cemetery Lewistown, Pennsylvania |
| Service | United States Army (Union) |
| Years of service | 1864 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Company F, 205th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Medal 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.