About Miles Ryan
Lived 1826 – 1887 (aged 60–61). Miles Ryan was a British soldier.
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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Who was Miles Ryan?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
When was Miles Ryan born?
Miles Ryan was born in 1826 in Derry.
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Miles Ryan died in 1887 in Bengal.
What was Miles Ryan's occupation?
Miles Ryan was a soldier.
What nationality was Miles Ryan?
Miles Ryan was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Miles Ryan. https://biography.guide/miles-ryan/
MLA: "Miles Ryan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/miles-ryan/.
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