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
- ^ a b "RYAN, FRANCIS T." Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved January 31, 2010.
External links
- "Francis T. Ryan". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved January 31, 2010.