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Peter J. Ryan
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Ryan c. 1865
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| Born | 1841 County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | January 8, 1908 Indiana |
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Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana
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| Allegiance | United States |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 11th Indiana Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War • Battle of Opequon |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Peter J. Ryan (1841 – January 8, 1908) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Opequon more commonly called the Third Battle of Winchester, Virginia on September 19, 1864.
Ryan joined the army from Indiana in July 1861, and was mustered out in July 1865.
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