Born in Ireland_Son of Michael Lyons_by occupation a Laborer_Unmarried_At the age of 22 years, on July 15, 1862, enlisted for 3 years in the 1st Reg. Mssachusetts Vol. Cavalry_Rank Private with no subsequent changes.
Participated in several of the engagements of his Reg. Re-enlisted July 4, 1864, and received the prescribed furlough of 30 days. Thence till discharge, he was on duty with his Reg.
Discharged {June} 26, 1865
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