Rank Coxswain Died June 14, 1927 Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion Awards Medal of Honor | Name Francis Ryan Battles and wars Boxer Rebellion Role Sailor | |
Born April 6, 1862
Massachusetts ( 1862-04-06 ) Allegiance United States of America Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Francis Thomas Ryan (April 6, 1862 – June 14, 1927) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery. His birth name was Frank Gallagher.
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Biography
Ryan was born April 6, 1862 in Massachusetts, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Coxswain to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.
He died June 14, 1927 at the age of 65, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 17, lot 21008.
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.
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.