 As a result of Eagan's aspersions towards Miles, who had a long and distinguished military career as well as being a recipient of the Medal of Honor, he was quickly court-martialed for "conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman" and was suspended from duty until he retired on December 6, 1900.As a direct result of General Eagan's remarks concerning General Miles, he was denied admission into the Pennsylvania Commandery of the Military Order of Foreign Wars.He was also expelled from membership in the District of Columbia Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.