The scans in this page were sent to me, January 1, 2003, by Margo Bryant Maloney, who is a great-great-granddaughter of Lucius H. Hoyt. These two images appear here with Margo's permission. Her brother earlier sent me the CDV image.
For a larger version, click on picture. The commemorative certificate states:
Sergeant Lucius Hector Hoyt
12 New York Cavalry
Harris Light Cavalry Troop I
mustered September 2, 1863
discharged May 19, 1865
Dept. of Virginia & No. Carolina
Prisoner of War at Newbern NC September 20, 1864
Confined at Florence SC and Wilmington NC
Paroled in March 1865
The cross in the lower right quadrant of the shield is the badge of XVIII Corps.
The coat of arms of New York State is at the center of the shield.
For a larger version, click on picture. Return to 12th Cavalry Home Page
Return to CDV image of Lucius Hoyt
Return to the roster for the letter "H"
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