SEALS Ryan, Philip

Craig Robertson

Administrator
Staff member
  • SURNAME
Ryan
  • FORENAME
Philip
  • UNIT
SEAL
  • RANK
Senior Chief Special Warfare
  • NUMBER
  • AWARD
Silver Star
  • PLACE
Enduring Freedom, June 2007
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

CITATION:

Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Philip Ryan, III, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Team Leader while assigned to a Joint Task Force in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 1 June to 3 June 2007. While conducting an operation to track insurgent combatants, Senior Chief Petty Officer Ryan's superb tactical leadership and poise under fire led to the success in this uncertain environment where he led an outnumbered coalition force in a daring engagement against terrorist fighters. His selfless actions and disregard for his own safety were demonstrated when he pulled a twice wounded team member to safety. In addition to three other team members wounded and no medical support on location, Senior Chief Petty Officer Ryan administered treatment while continuing to press the engagement. His courageous actions and bold guidance saved lives, disrupted imminent terrorist planning, and resulted in the elimination of several enemy combatants. Senior Chief Petty Officer Ryan's daring actions, bold initiative, and complete dedication to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

WEB LINKS:

https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/315850
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