Albert RYAN

Regimental number374
Date of birth9 December 1892
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressPreston, Proserpine via Mackay, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 9"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Ryan, Preston, Proserpine via Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date26 December 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 October 1914
Place of enlistmentAyr, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/10/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1916
Discharge date25 July 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Wounded in action, 16 October 1915 (severe gun shot wound, head).

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Kanowna', 11 May 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 25 July 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q112376.
Date of death5 December 1947
Age at death55
Place of burialHome Hill Cemetery, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, RYAN Albert