Michael P. Ryan (USMC)
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Michael Patrick Ryan (January 30, 1916 – January 9, 2005) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted for his service as a company commander during Battle of Tarawa, where he earned the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Ryan later served in Korean and Vietnam Wars and ended his career as director of Marine Corps Reserve. Together with Colonel James L. Fowler, he co-founded the Marine Corps Marathon.[1]
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Michael Patrick Ryan | |
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Nickname(s) | "Mike" |
Born | (1916-01-31)January 31, 1916 Osage City, Kansas, US |
Died | January 9, 2005(2005-01-09) (aged 88) Northridge, California, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1933–1977 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-6934 |
Commands held | Marine Corps Reserve DepCom FMF, Atlantic III Marine Amphibious Force 2nd Marine Division 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Cross (UK) |
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