Patrick Mylott

Patrick Mylott VC (1820- 22 December 1878) was born in Hollymount, Claremorris, County Mayo and 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.

Details

He was approximately 37 years old, and a private in the 84th Regiment of Foot (later the 2nd Bn , York and Lancaster Regiment), British Army during the Indian rebellion of 1857 when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.

From 12 July to 25 September 1857 in India, Private Mylott was conspicuous for gallant conduct - once for rushing across a road under a shower of musket balls to take an opposite enclosure, and at every engagement in which he was present with his unit.

Elected by the regiment. He later achieved the rank of sergeant. He died Liverpool, Lancashire 22 December 1878.

References

*The Register of the Victoria Cross (1981, 1988 and 1997)
*The Irish Sword (Brian Clarke 1986)
*Irelands VCs ISBN 1-899243-00-3 (Dept of Economic Development 1995)
*Monuments to Courage (David Harvey, 1999)
*Irish Winners of the Victoria Cross (Richard Doherty & David Truesdale, 2000)

External links

* [http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/liverpoo.htm Location of grave and VC medal] "(Liverpool)"