1913 - 1992
William T. Ryder
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William T. Ryder is a member of the following lists: American military personnel of World War II, Burials at Arlington National Cemetery and Recipients of the Legion of Merit.
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| Birthday |
16th April, 1913
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| Died |
1st October, 1992
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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William Thomas "Bill" Ryder (April 16, 1913 – October 1, 1992) was an officer of the United States Army and the first American paratrooper during World War II. Ryder helped pioneer Army airborne training, equipment and tactics alongside men like Jim Gavin, William Yarborough, Bill Lee, Art Gorham and Bud Miley. He was an aide to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur from 1944 until 1951. In the early 1960s he was a top Army expert in guided missile systems, retiring as a brigadier general in 1966.
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