Patrick Regan (Medal of Honor, 1918)

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.

Patrick J. Regan
Medal of Honor recipient
Born(1882-03-25)March 25, 1882
Middleborough, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 30, 1943(1943-10-30) (aged 61)
Place of burial
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield, New Jersey
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankSecond Lieutenant
Unit115th Infantry, 29th Division
Battles/warsWorld War I
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart (2)

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
1st row Medal of Honor Purple Heart w/ one bronze oak leaf cluster Army of Cuban Occupation Medal
2nd row Philippine Campaign Medal Mexican Service Medal World War I Victory Medal w/two bronze service stars to denote credit for the Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector battle clasps.
3rd row Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur degree of Knight (French Republic) Croix de guerre 1914–1918 w/ bronze palm (French Republic) Croce al Merito di Guerra (Italy)

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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