Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

Battery C, 440th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Battery C, 440th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Awarded on:

December 14th, 1944

For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against the enemy. From 27 October 1944 to 30 October 1944, Lieutenant Regan remained with the forward elements of the infantry under constant fire of enemy artillery, mortar, and small arms. By accurately placing close-in barrages, he was able to effectively cover several withdrawals of the unit he was supporting when it was outflanked by vastly superior enemy forces. Lieutenant Regan without regard for his own personal safety, moved forward numerious times to high points of terrain for observation. It was from such a point that he covered the final withdrawal of the infantry. In so doing he was entirely cut off by the enemy and the last words from him were, "They are on me - give all possible fire in this area, I must destroy my radio." The extraordinary heroism and courageous actions of Lieutenant Regan reglect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. Entered military service from New York.

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (1945).