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- Name: John LYONS
- D.O.B: 30th Dec, 1822
- D.O.A: 10th Jun, 1855
- D.O.D: 20th Apr, 1867
- Award: Victoria Cross
- Occupation at time of action: Private, 19th (1st Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot, 2nd Brigade, Light Division
- Book: The Complete History - Volume 1
Before Sevastopol, Russia 10 and 16 June 1855
10 and 16 June
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The Crimean War
The Crimean War
The Siege of Sevastopol continued throughout the summer.
Citation
For, on the 10th June, 1855, taking up a live shell which fell among the guard of the trenches, and throwing it over the parapet.
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