Benjamin Lloyd

Benjamin Lloyd (1839 – after 1865) was a Coal Heaver in the Union Navy and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.

Benjamin Lloyd
Born1839
Liverpool, UK
DiedAfter 1865
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1864-1865
RankCoal Heaver
Unit USS Wyalusing
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Lloyd enlisted in the Navy from Pennsylvania in January 1864 for a 1-year term. [1]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Coal Heaver, U.S. Navy. Born: 1839. England. Accredited to: Pennsylvania. G.O. No.: 45, December 31, 1864.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. Wyalusing and participating in a plan to destroy the rebel ram Albemarle in Roanoke River, May 25, 1864. Volunteering for the hazardous mission, Lloyd participated in the transfer of two torpedoes across an island swamp. Serving as boatkeeper, he aided in rescuing others of the party who had been detected before the plan could be completed, but who escaped, leaving detection of the plan impossible. By his skill and courage, Lloyd succeeded in returning to the mother ship after spending 24 hours of discomfort in the rain and swamp.[2]

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References
 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. http://www.mohhsus.com/lost-to-history
  2. ""BENJAMIN LLOYD" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: American Civil War. United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
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