Richard Ryan

1851 – 1933

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Richard Ryan served the U.S. Navy. Richard was 82 years old.

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U.S. Navy

Medal of Honor

4 March 1876 · USS Hartford · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Hartford, Ryan displayed gallant conduct in jumping overboard at Norfolk, Va., and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel, 4 March 1876.

207, 23 March 1876.

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Medal of Honor - Navy March 4, 1876 · USS Hartford · Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. 207, 23 March 1876.

Serving on board the U.S.S. Hartford, Ryan displayed gallant conduct in jumping overboard at Norfolk, Va., and rescuing from drowning one of the crew of that vessel, 4 March 1876.

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