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Myles Moylan | |
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Born | December 17, 1838 Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S. or Tuam, Ireland |
Died | December 11, 1909(Aged 70) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Buried | Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1857–1893 |
Rank | Major |
Commands | Company A, 7th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Myles Moylan (December 17, 1838 – December 11, 1909) was a United States Army officer with an extensive military career, which included the battle of Gettysburg, and the battle of the Little Bighorn. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry in leadership at the Battle of Bear Paw. He also participated in the Washita Massacre and Wounded Knee Massacre.