Myron H. Ranney
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BornJuly 12, 1845/1846
Franklinville, New York
Franklinville, New York
DiedSeptember 26/27, 1910
Olympia, Washington
Olympia, Washington
Buried
Odd Fellows Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Tumwater, Washington
AllegianceUnited States of America
Myron H. Ranney | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 12, 1845/1846 Franklinville, New York |
| Died | September 26/27, 1910 Olympia, Washington |
| Buried | Odd Fellows Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Tumwater, Washington |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Union Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit |  Company G, 13th New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Second Battle of Bull Run American Civil War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Myron H. Ranney (July 12, 1845/1846 - September 26/27, 1910) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Ranney received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Ranney's medal was won for his gallantry at the Second Battle of Bull Run in Virginia on August 30, 1862.[1] He was honored with the award on March 23, 1895.[1][2]
Ranney was born in Franklinville, New York, entered service in Dansville, New York, and was buried in Tumwater, Washington.[1]