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Ryan, Richard
Ryan, Richard
Year of Action1876
Unit/CommandUSS Hartford
HometownConnecticut
Citation

Serving on board the USS 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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1876

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