Francis T. Ryan

He served through the China relief battles under enemy fire.

Francis Thomas Ryan was born in Massachusetts on 6 April 1862. Also recorded as Frank Gallagher, he served in the U.S. Navy as a coxswain aboard USS Newark.

During the Allied relief expedition in China in June 1900, Ryan distinguished himself in fighting associated with the Boxer Rebellion. His Medal of Honor citation recognized meritorious conduct in the presence of the enemy during battles on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June.

The award was accredited to Massachusetts. Ryan later retired as a ship's cook first class.

He died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 14 June 1927 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. His citation preserves his service during the relief expedition.

Medal of Honor citation

In action with the relief expediton of the Allied forces in China during the battles of 13, 20 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Ryan distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.