U.S. Navy
Hayden, CyrusConflictKorean Expedition
Year of Action1871
Unit/CommandUSS Colorado
HometownYork, 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.
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