Patrick Mylott

Date of Birth	1820
Place of Birth	Claremorris (Ireland, County Mayo)
Nationality	United Kingdom
Profession	Soldier
Patrick Mylott VC 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.

Awards by Patrick Mylott

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Victoria Cross	(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 Mutiny when the following deeds took place for which he was awarded the VC: For being foremost in rushing across a road, under a shower of balls, to take an opposite enclosure; and for gallant conduct at every engagement at which he was present with his Regiment, from 12th of July, 1857, to the relief of the garrison. Elected by the private soldiers of the Regiment)