Miles Ryan Explained

Miles Ryan
Birth Date:c. 1826
Death Date:January 1887 (aged 60)
Birth Place:Derry, County Londonderry
Death Place:Bengal, British India
Serviceyears:1848 - 1859
Rank:Drummer
Branch:Bengal Army
Unit:1st Bengal European Fusiliers
Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Miles Ryan VC (c. 1826 – January 1887) 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.

Ryan was about 31 years old, and a drummer in the 1st Bengal European Fusiliers during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place for which he and James McGuire were awarded the VC.

He died in Bengal, British India in January 1887.

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