Patrick Mylott
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
About Patrick Mylott
Lived 1820 – 1878 (aged 57–58).
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. In 1839, he briefly attended Trinity College Dublin, before enlisting in the army. 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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Who was Patrick Mylott?
recipient of the Victoria Cross
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Patrick Mylott was born in 1820 in Claremorris.
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Patrick Mylott died on 22 December 1878 in Liverpool.
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