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]