| Regimental number | 3121 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Subiaco, Market Street, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | W.B. Ryall, Subiaco Market Street, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in connection with a raid on the enemy defences North East of SAILLEY-le-SEC, South West of ALBERT, on 4th July 1918. Sergeant RYALL, as a signal N.C.O., was in charge of signal relay station before and during the operation. Throughout the night the vicinity of the station was subjected to very heavy shell fire, and this N.C.O.'s section was reduced by casualties. He worked all night, disregarding the enemy's fire, maintaining communications, which largely contributed to the success of the operation. Several times he went out alone, mending breaks in telephone lines almost as quickly as the bursting shells made them. One shell destroyed the station, and seriously wounded the operator on duty. Sergeant RYALL, realising the importance of communications at such a time, continued his work despite great risk, until the important lines were again connected. His daring and devotion to duty were an inspiration to those under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
