Francis T. Ryan
Born(1862-04-06)April 6, 1862
Massachusetts, US
DiedJune 14, 1927(1927-06-14) (aged 65)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankCoxswain
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
AwardsMedal of Honor

Francis Thomas Ryan (April 6, 1862  June 14, 1927) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. His birth name was Frank Gallagher.

Biography

Ryan was born April 6, 1862, in Massachusetts, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died June 14, 1927, at the age of 65, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia.

Medal of Honor

Francis's rank and organization are as follows: Coxswain, U.S. Navy. Born: 6 April 1868, Massachusetts. Accredited to: Massachusetts. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Ryan distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "RYAN, FRANCIS T." Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
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