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William
Mendinhall
Ryon

William Ryon graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1931. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Leyte (CV-32)

    Action Date:

    October 8, 1950 – January 19, 1951
    All Hands (June 1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain William Mendinhall Ryon, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer of U.S.S. LEYTE (CV-32), during operations against enemy forces in the Korean Theater from 8 October 1950 to 19 January 1951.