Myles Standish was a military officer that served as a military adviser for the pilgrims. He cared for the sick at Plymouth during the winter but remained healthy the whole time. He ordered the building of a fort and he also led trading and military expeditions to the Native American groups in the area.With the help of Chief Massasoit he was able to stop an attack on the Pilgrims by the Native American. .
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