Myles Keogh -- Born a Soldier

Myles Walter Keogh (March 25, 1840 June 25, 1876) was an Irishman who fought in Italy during the 1860 Papal War before volunteering for the Union side in the American Civil War (1861 to 1865). During the war years, he was promoted from the rank of Captain to that of Major, finally being awarded the brevet rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the Civil War ended, Keogh received a permanent commission as Captain of Company I, 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiment commanded by George Armstrong Custer during the Indian Wars of the 1870s. Myles Keogh was killed with Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25th 1876.

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[fzcamm]

not a great represantation

[doyle1876]

@fzcamm  - not great spelling ;)

[9360623]

This is a well done bit of work What is the music?

[doyle1876]

@9360623 The first piece of music is from "Some Mother's Son", composed by Bill Whelan, Sinead O'Connor on vocals. The second piece is from "Miller's Crossing", Carter Burwell composer.

[7thcavalryirishman]

Myles keogh was as great officer. Long live the 7th

[7thCuster]

Vey nice work. A brave man that Irish and Americans should be very proud of.

[katieNtricia4eva]

I'm related to Myles Keogh on my fathers side. Very interesting things I have found in old photo albums and journals.

[irishhistoryman]

His descendants live close to me here in Ireland and are family friends. Not so long ago donated some remaining memorabilia belonging to Myles to a US museum. He was like many Irish before and after him an heroic and adventurous spirit, a warrior in life and death. RIP Myles... Respect to the 7th Cavalry and respect to the native American warriors who met them on the battlefield of the Little Big Horn

[fzcamm]

@ARP7777777 no. but i think there would be more to the story than your simplification.people who take pride in their irish heritage or in a truly admirable historical character can definetely look to keough, and i hope youre not lost to that, being as were on a video for him.

[ARP7777777]

@fzcamm True. . . I am not denying it. Garibaldi was an internationist, fighting for the rights of everyone. He was offered command of the Union Army in 1861, did you know that? And he turned it down because he wanted to free all the slaves. . .

[fzcamm]

@ARP7777777 you know that the persecution of the jews was pretty much a cultural part of life for every nation? and italy wasnt "italy" then. to this day you may find many amounst the country who are not italian, but sicilian, etc. you cant apply todays standards to the past.

[9360623]

thanks I thought I recognised it but job on it