Oral History Interview with Michael Ryan, May 2, 1993
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The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Michael Ryan. Ryan joined the Marine Corps in 1940. He went to Iceland and served as a platoon commander. Afterwards, he describes going ashore at Tarawa as a company commander. Once ashore, due to the disarray, Ryan assumed command, until he could confirm that an officer from battalion or regimental headquarters had arrived. Ryan also went to Saipan and Tinian. He later served in Korea as an assistant division commander and as t…
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Date:
May 2, 1993
Creator:
Ryan, Michael
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation