Myron H. Ranney Explained

Myron H. Ranney
Birth Date:July 12, 1845/1846
Death Date:September 26/27, 1910
Birth Place:Franklinville, New York
Death Place:Olympia, Washington
Placeofburial:Odd Fellows Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Tumwater, Washington
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Union Army
Rank:Private
Unit: Company G, 13th New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles:Second Battle of Bull Run
American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Myron H. Ranney (July 12, 1845/1846 - September 26/27, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ranney received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Ranney's medal was won for his gallantry at the Second Battle of Bull Run in Virginia on August 30, 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on March 23, 1895.[1] [2]

Ranney was born in Franklinville, New York, entered service in Dansville, New York, and was buried in Tumwater, Washington.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Myron H. Ranney. July 19, 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140728020243/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=2427. July 28, 2014.
  2. Web site: Civil War (M-R) Medal of Honor Recipients. July 19, 2014.