| Birth: | Mar. 25, 1882 | | Death: | Oct. 30, 1943 | 
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during World War I as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 115th Infantry, 29th Division. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Bois-de-Consenvoye, France, on October 8, 1918. His citation reads "While leading his platoon against a strong enemy machinegun nest which had held up the advance of 2 companies, 2d Lt. Regan divided his men into 3 groups, sending 1 group to either flank, and he himself attacking with an automatic rifle team from the front. Two of the team were killed outright, while 2d Lt. Regan and the third man were seriously wounded, the latter unable to advance. Although severely wounded, 2d Lt. Regan dashed with empty pistol into the machinegun nest, capturing 30 Austrian gunners and 4 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". His Medal was awarded to him in 1919.
Search Amazon for Patrick Regan | | | Burial:
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Bloomfield
Essex County
New Jersey, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Oct 07, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 12790 |
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