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Llewellyn
Owen
Ryan
1905

–

December 18, 1988

Born:

Elk Point

, 

South Dakota

Home:

Elk Point

, 

South Dakota

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Llewellyn Ryan transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1960 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 17 (1946) & No. 54 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Llewellyn Owen Ryan, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Ryan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.