U.S. Navy
Ryan, Francis ThomasConflictChina Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion)
RankShip's Cook First Class Retired
Year Of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
HometownMassachusetts
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.
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