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First Name: William

Last Name: Ryan

Birthplace: San Antonio, TX, USA

Gender: Male

Branch: Army (1784 - present)



Home of Record: San Antonio, TX
Middle Name: O.



Date of Birth: 10 August 1891

Date of Death: 18 March 1980

Rank: Major General

Years Served:
William Ord Ryan

   
Graduate, U.S. Military Academy, Class of 1914

Engagements:
•  World War I (1914 - 1918)
•  Mexican Expedition (1916 - 1917)

Biography:

William Ord Ryan

Major General, U. S. Army

Silver Star

Awarded the Silver Star citation as cited by the War Dept. May 6, 1924 for gallantry in action against Corvantes' band of villistas at Tomochic, Mexico, April 22, 1916.



Origin of Nickname/Handle:

Texas Exceptional Gallantry

Honoree ID: 318435   Created by: drjones46

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