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U.S. Navy

Cyrus Hayden

ConflictKorean Expedition

Year of Action1871

Unit/CommandUSS Colorado

BirthplaceYork, Maine

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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Korean Expedition Year of Action: 1871

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Karl ThomasU.S. NavyConflict: China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)

Paul TobinU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Karl WestaU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

Henry SimpsonU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

John SmithU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

John S. StokesU.S. NavyConflict: Noncombat

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