John Ryan about 1870
As the First Sergeant, John Ryan was the senior non-commissioned officer in Company M. While Captain Thomas French was the company commander, in garrison First Sergeant Ryan ran the show and also played a major role in combat.
As the First Sergeant, John Ryan was the senior non-commissioned officer in Company M. While Captain Thomas French was the company commander, in garrison First Sergeant Ryan ran the show and also played a major role in combat.