Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Ordinary Seaman Richard Ryan received the Medal of Honor for his actions on March 4, 1876 in Norfolk, Virginia — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Hartford. Ryan was about 25 years old.
Ryan was born in 1851 in Connecticut. Ryan died on December 16, 1933 in Staten Island, New York, at the age of about 82. He is buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Official Medal of Honor citation
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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- 1851Born in Connecticut
- March 4, 1876Act of valor — Norfolk, VirginiaAge about 25. U.S.S. Hartford
- December 16, 1933Died in Staten Island, New YorkAge about 82.
- Resting placeSt. Joseph's CemeteryWaterbury, Connecticut
Biography
Richard Ryan (c. 1851 – 1933) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
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