(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Ord Ryan, 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 Commanding General, Pacific Division, Air Transport Command, from 1943 to 1946.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Cavalry)Action Date:
March 15, 1916 – February 7, 1917
U.S. Military Academy Register of GraduatesSecond Lieutenant (Cavalry) William Ord Ryan, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico, 15 March 1916 to 7 February 1917.