W.S. Mygrant

American cornet player and composer (born September 12, 1862 in Huntington, Indiana – died November 15, 1937 in Mineola, NY) Composed the march "My Maryland." Recorded dozens of titles for Columbia and Zonophone between 1901 and 1902. Between 1897 and 1909, Mygrant served as a bandleader with the 13th Regiment of the New York National Guard. He re-enlisted as a Chief Musician with the 1st Field Artillery, New York National Guard in March 1915, served in Mexico between June 28 and November 15, 1916 as part of the Pancho Villa Expedition. After being discharged in 1917, he re-enlisted as a 1st Lieutenant and Band Leader with the Headquarter's Company of the 7th Infantry, New York Guard in July 1918. Put on Reserve in 1919, he retired in September 1926.