Edward Ryan

ASN:32492895

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Camp Upton, NY, then Ft. Bragg - September 1942

He did 8 weeks basic at Bragg. He had a red neck SGT who was bad news? he was a rebel from Georgia. If you were a yankee you missed furlough passes. He stole a pass book and made his own weekend pass.

Barracks were wooden flat board structures, with up and downstairs. A noncom was residing in each building.

Click here for 2005 Video interview with Edward Ryan

Award of the Bronze Star Medal

“Edward R. Ryan, Technician fourth grade, 310th Glider FA Battalion for heroic conduct near Belgium. Technician Fourth grade Ryan, while serving with command liaison and although dazed by concussion, continued to operate the radio which enabled the liaison officer to coordinate and direct fire upon the enemy from strong points and gun emplacements. When the leading elements of the attack were pinned down by direct fire he carried the radio across approximately 600 yards of open terrain to ring communication to a place from where the LO could better observe and direct friendly artillery fire on the enemy positions which were holding up the advance of the infantry. His devotion to duty, courage, and conduct under fire exemplifies the best traditions of the service and reflects the highest credit upon airborne forces. Entered military service from Poughkeepsie New York.” 

See below from March 1966 edition of the “319 News” published by Carl Davis. Ed Ryan wrote in to the newsletter and Carl would reprint the letters in his next edition.