Remembering SGT HOWARD RYAN
United States Marines - I CO 3 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
Submission 20189 By John McGovern
Here is Sgt Ryan's citation
*RYAN, HOWARD Citation: The Navy Cross is presented to Howard Ryan, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Squad Leader of Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 7 October 1952. Assigned the mission of assaulting a portion of a steep hill, strongly defended by well-entrenched enemy troops, Sergeant Ryan vigorously led his squad up the slope during a twilight attack in the face of intense enemy small-arms and grenade fire. When his unit was pinned down by hostile machine-gun fire, he quickly picked up an automatic rifle from a wounded comrade and single-handedly charged the emplacement, hurling grenades and firing his weapon to silence the machine gun and permit the squad's advance into the trench line to the crest of the hill. Continually exposing himself to the devastating fire, he bravely moved forward to clear out bunkers and entrenched enemy positions until all resistance had ceased in his zone of action. With his unit subjected to a heavy mortar and artillery barrage after securing the objective, he immediately proceeded to reorganize and re-supply his men in preparation for the defense of the position. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while moving bout the area, Sergeant Ryan, by his outstanding leadership, courageous initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, served to inspire all who observed him. His great personal valor reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country. " Authority: Board Serial 411 (May 22, 1953) Born: 5/31/1929 at East Meadow, New York Home Town: Bellmore, New York
Submission 20189 - 2008-12-20 10:48:29.0 - By John McGovern
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Hostile, Died (KIA) - Marines - I CO 3 BN 7 MAR RGT 1 MAR DIV
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| Name: | SGT HOWARD RYAN |
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| Casualty Date: | October 27, 1952
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| Presumed Date: | October 27, 1952
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| IDNO: | 1036624 |
| Grade: | E5 |
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| Birth Year: | 1929 |
| Birth Date: | May 31, 1929 |
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| Home: | EAST MEADOW NY |
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| Editor Comments: | Sergeant Ryan was a Squad Leader from Company I, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. Five times he led patrols forward of the main battle line to gain valuable information about the enemy. On October 7, 1952 he singlehandedly attacked and destroyed enemy emplacements. Then, as he was reorganizing his squad, he was mortally wounded. Navy Cross. Born East Meadow, New York, hometown Bellmore, New York. |
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