Francis T. Ryan

Francis T. Ryan
Francis T. Ryan
Born	April 6, 1862; Massachusetts, US
Died	June 14, 1927 (aged 65)
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery; Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Coxswain
Battles/wars	Boxer Rebellion
Awards	Medal 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]

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.

[AMOHW-1] "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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