Thomas J. Ryan (admiral)
US Navy admiral and Medal of Honor recipient (1901–1970) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rear Admiral Thomas John Ryan, Jr. (August 5, 1901 – January 28, 1970) was a career American naval officer who received the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for his actions while in Yokohama, Japan during the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake. Ryan went on to serve in World War II as a destroyer flotilla commander.
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Thomas John Ryan, Jr. | |
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Born | (1901-08-05)August 5, 1901 New Orleans, Louisiana |
Died | January 28, 1970(1970-01-28) (aged 68) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1921–1950 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Unit | Third Fleet |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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