John Lyons (VC)

John Lyons
Depiction of the Siege of Sebastopol
Bornc. 1824
Carlow, County Carlow
Died20 April 1867 (aged 42–43)
Naas, County Kildare
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankCorporal
Unit19th Regiment of Foot
Battles / wars
AwardsVictoria Cross

John Lyons VC (c. 1824 – 20 April 1867) was born in County Carlow, Ireland and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.