| Regimental number | 1790 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Motorman |
| Address | 156 Coppin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Ryan, 156 Coppin Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 3 August 1915 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 17 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 8 April 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 May 1919 |