The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the

Medal of Honor

to

 

RYAN, RICHARD

Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1851, Connecticut. Accredited to: Connecticut. G.O. No.: 207, 23 March 1876.

Citation:

Serving on board the U.S.S. 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.

 

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