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Patrick J. Regan (March 25, 1882October 30, 1943) was an officer in the
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who received the
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Biography

Regan was born in Middleborough, Massachusetts on March 25, 1882 and died October 30, 1943. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield,
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Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 115th Infantry, 29th Division. Place and date: At Bois-de-Consenvoye, France; October 8, 1918. Entered service at: Los Angeles, California. Birth: March 25, 1882; Middleborough, Massachusetts. General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 50 (April 12, 1919). Citation:
While leading his platoon against a strong enemy machinegun nest which had held up the advance of two companies, Second Lieutenant Regan divided his men into three groups, sending one group to either flank, and he himself attacking with an automatic rifle team from the front. Two of the team were killed outright, while Second Lieutenant Regan and the third man were seriously wounded, the latter unable to advance. Although severely wounded, Second Lieutenant Regan dashed with empty pistol into the machinegun nest, capturing 30 Austrian gunners and four machineguns. This gallant deed permitted the companies to advance, avoiding a terrific enemy fire. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon forward until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.


Military awards

Regan's military decorations and awards include the following:


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 ...
* List of Medal of Honor recipients for World War I


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* 1882 births 1943 deaths United States Army Medal of Honor recipients United States Army officers People from Middleborough, Massachusetts Military personnel from Massachusetts World War I recipients of the Medal of Honor Burials in New Jersey United States Army personnel of World War I {{US-army-World-War-I-bio-stub