Patrick Regan

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.

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.

Military awards Regan's military decorations and awards include the following:

1st rowMedal of HonorPurple Heart w/ one bronze oak leaf clusterArmy of Cuban Occupation Medal2nd rowPhilippine Campaign MedalMexican Service MedalWorld War I Victory Medal w/two bronze service stars to denote credit for the Meuse-Argonne and Defensive Sector battle clasps.3rd rowOrdre 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)