Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom

Staff Sergeant Ryan Scott Ostrom (HM1PRY)

Location: Liberty, PA 16930 Tioga County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 33.504', W 77° 6.295'

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September 25, 1979 - August 9, 2005

— In Memory Of —


United States Army
Pennsylvania National Guard
Killed in Action - Taqaddum Iraq
Operation Iraqi Freedom
1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Division
Freedom Isn't Free
SSG Ryan S. Ostrom served with Company B-109th Infantry (Mechanized), 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Williamsport, PA
SSG Ostrom gave the ultimate sacrifice to his country when he was killed during a combat mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07. SSG Ostrom's dedication to duty and loyalty to his country were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Awards and honors received from the Department of the Army
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M Device
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal (Yugoslavia)
Combat Infantry Badge
Overseas Service Bar
Awards and honors received from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal
Gen T R White Medal
Gen T J Stewart Medal
Pennsylvania Governors Unit Citation (2nd Award)
On March 29, 2004 along with his fellow soldiers received the American Soldier Defender of Freedom Awards Global War on Terrorism Multi-National Brigade (North) Certificate of Appreciation during the transition ceremony from MND(N) to NMB(N).
Ryan was a member of the Liberty community, attended school in Liberty, college at Mansfield University and actively excelled in sports. As a Webelos he completed his Arrow of Light in Cub Scout Pack 2020. Played basketball, soccer, loved baseball and softball in school and out. Through Ryan's dedication and persistence he excelled in many areas of his life and remains a role model to those who knew him.
"All Gave Some - Some Gave All"
Dedicated to the memory of all who proudly served and protected their country
The Soldier's Creed
I Am The Guard
"A Soldier's Prayer
Psalms 121
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HM NumberHM1PRY
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Placed BySSG Ryan S. Ostrom Memorial Foundation and Other Organizations
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Date Added Friday, December 4th, 2015 at 1:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 324470 N 4602887
Decimal Degrees41.55840000, -77.10491667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 33.504', W 77° 6.295'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 33' 30.24" N, 77° 6' 17.7" W
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Area Code(s)570
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 8985 Water St, Liberty PA 16930, US
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