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Miles Ryan — Victoria Cross

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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480

Number of Medals1

Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score1003310 of 4480

Bengal Army#1of 8

Infantry#417of 1502

Second Anglo-Burmese War#4of 11

Indian Mutiny#19of 214

Miles Ryan

Drummer, Bengal Army

Second Anglo-Burmese WarIndian Mutiny

Awards & Decorations

Victoria Cross

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Miles Ryan 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.

He served as a Drummer in the Indian Army. His actions during his service earned him the prestigious decoration, marking him as a notable figure in military history.

His legacy remains preserved as a distinguished soldier of Irish heritage who performed duties of exceptional bravery while serving under the British Indian Army.

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Score Breakdown

Victoria Cross(base 100)

+100

Heroic Score100 pts