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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) William Francis Ryan (ASN: 0-19142), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 402d Field Artillery Battalion, 42d Infantry Division, during World War II. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    January 1956 – July 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 37 (August 9, 1963)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General William Francis Ryan (ASN: 0-19142), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period January 1956 to July 1963.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    VIII Army

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1954
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) William Francis Ryan (ASN: 0-19142), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3, EIGHTH Army, in Korea from 1953 – 1954.