Francis Thomas Ryan (April 6, 1862June 14, 1927) was an American
sailor
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The profession of the s ...
serving in the
United States Navy
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during the
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion, also known as the Boxer Uprising, the Boxer Insurrection, or the Yihetuan Movement, was an anti-foreign, anti-colonial, and anti-Christian uprising in China between 1899 and 1901, towards the end of the Qing dynasty, by ...
who received the
Medal of Honor
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for bravery. His birth name was Frank Gallagher.
Biography
Ryan was born April 6, 1862, in
, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Coxswain to
China
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to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died June 14, 1927, at the age of 65, and is buried in
Arlington National Cemetery
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Arlington, Virginia
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.
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.
See also
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List of Medal of Honor recipients
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their ...
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List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Movement, or Boxer Rebellion, was a Chinese uprising from November 1899 to September 7, 1901, against foreign influence in areas such as trade, politics, religion and technology that occurred in China during the final years of the Manchu ...
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1862 births
1927 deaths
Military personnel from Massachusetts
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
United States Navy sailors
American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor