Cyrus Hayden

Cyrus Hayden
aboard USS Colorado in 1871 with a sujagi: (right to left) Cpl Charles Brown, Pvt Hugh Purvis, possibly Cyrus Hayden. Photogrph by Felice Beato
Born	1843 York, Maine
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Carpenter
Unit	USS Colorado
Battles/wars	Korean Expedition
Awards	Medal of Honor

Cyrus Hayden was a United States Navy sailor received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean Expedition on June 11, 1871. While serving as the color bearer for the USS Colorado's crew and Marines, Hayden planted the American Flag on the ramparts under heavy enemy fire.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Carpenter, U.S. Navy. Born: 1843, York, Maine Accredited to: Maine. G.O. No.: 169, February 8, 1872.

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.^[1]

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

	Biography portal
	United States Navy portal

References

1. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/korean1871.html. Retrieved January 6, 2010. 

Persondata
Name	Hayden, Cyrus
Alternative names
Short description	United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Date of birth	1843
Place of birth	York, Maine
Date of death
Place of death