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ABOVE &
BEYOND
Medal of Honor
Recipients
SGT
David Ryan
Indian Wars - Great Sioux War
BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name
David Ryan
Date
10/21/1876
Highest Rank
SGT
Awarded Posthumously
NO
OFFICIAL CITATION
"Gallantry in action."
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Born in Ireland, he served as a Private, in Company G, 5th U.S. Infantry. On the dates between October 21, 1876 to January 8, 1877, Trooper Ryan performed gallantly in actions against hostile Indians at Cedar Creek, Montana. For bravery in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 27, 1877 and later achieved the rank of Sergeant.