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U.S. Navy

Ryan, Richard

ConflictNoncombat

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. Navy Conflict: Noncombat Year of Action: 1876

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