Patrick Mylott Explained

Patrick Mylott
Birth Date:June 1820
Birth Place:Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland
Death Date:22 December 1878 (aged 58)
Death Place:Liverpool, England
Placeofburial:Anfield Cemetery
Allegiance:United Kingdom
Branch:British Army
Rank:Sergeant
Unit:84th Regiment of Foot
Battles:Indian Mutiny
Awards:Victoria Cross

Patrick Mylott, VC (June 1820 – 22 December 1878) was an Irish soldier and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Military career

Mylott was born in Hollymount, Claremorris, County Mayo. He was approximately 37 years old, and a private in the 84th Regiment of Foot (later the 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deeds took place for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross:

Mylott later achieved the rank of sergeant. He died in Liverpool, Lancashire on 22 December 1878.

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