Myles Moylan-San Diego, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 42.300 W 117° 06.480
11S E 489877 N 3618589
Indian Campaigns Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Bear Paw Mountain, MT on September 30, 1877. He is buried in Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, CA in the Laurel Section, Lot 28, Grave 9.
Waymark Code: WMYC5T
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2018
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He was born on December 17, 1838 in Amesbury, MA and died on December 11, 1909 in San Diego, CA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MOYLAN, MYLES
• Rank and organization: Captain, 7th U.S. Cavalry
• Place and date: At Bear Paw Mountain, Mont., 30 September 1877
• Entered service at: Essex, Mass.
• Date of issue: 27 November 1894
Citation: Gallantly led his command in action against Nez Perce Indians until he was severely wounded.
Armed Service: Army
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