Myles Moylan

Myles Moylan
BornDecember 17, 1838
Amesbury, Massachusetts, U.S. or Tuam, Ireland
DiedDecember 11, 1909(Aged 70)
Buried
Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1857–1893
Rank Major
CommandsCompany A, 7th Cavalry Regiment
ConflictsAmerican Civil War

American Indian Wars

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.