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Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Indian Campaigns - U.S. Army
Denis Ryan
Details
- Rank: First Sergeant
- Conflict/Era: Indian Campaigns
- Unit/Command:
Company I,
6th U.S. Cavalry - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 2, 1874
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Gageby Creek, Indian Territory, USA
Citation
Courage while in command of a detachment.
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Additional Details
- Accredited to: New York, New York
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: April 23, 1875
- Born: 1848, Cork, Ireland
- Died: