Patrick_Regan_(Medal_of_Honor,_1918)

Patrick Regan (Medal of Honor, 1918)

Patrick Regan (Medal of Honor, 1918)

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient (1882–1943)


Patrick J. Regan (March 25, 1882  October 30, 1943) was an officer in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I.

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Biography

Regan was born in Middleborough, Massachusetts on March 25, 1882 and died October 30, 1943. He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, New Jersey.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 115th Infantry, 29th Division. Place and date: At Bois-de-Consenvoye, France; October 8, 1918. Entered service at: Los Angeles, California. Birth: March 25, 1882; Middleborough, Massachusetts. General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 50 (April 12, 1919).

Citation:

While leading his platoon against a strong enemy machinegun nest which had held up the advance of two companies, Second Lieutenant Regan divided his men into three groups, sending one group to either flank, and he himself attacking with an automatic rifle team from the front. Two of the team were killed outright, while Second Lieutenant Regan and the third man were seriously wounded, the latter unable to advance. Although severely wounded, Second Lieutenant Regan dashed with empty pistol into the machinegun nest, capturing 30 Austrian gunners and four machineguns. This gallant deed permitted the companies to advance, avoiding a terrific enemy fire. Despite his wounds, he continued to lead his platoon forward until ordered to the rear by his commanding officer.[1]

Military awards

Regan's military decorations and awards include the following:[2]

Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze star
Bronze star
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See also


References

  1. "REGAN, PATRICK". Army of Medal of Honor website. 2009-08-03. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
  2. "Patrick J. Reagan WWI Medal of Honor". American Legion Post 64, Middleborough, Massachusetts. May 27, 2002. Retrieved October 16, 2017.

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