| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.2 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Next of kin | Father, E T Ryan Head Teacher, State School, Fresh Water Cairns, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership at Cappy on 23rd August 1918, when the enemy placed a heavy gas shell barrage in Luck Wood. By quickly grasping the situation, he guided his platoon through without a casualty. When he took charge of the company he reorganized his part of the line, exposing himself to machine gun fire and snipers. His conduct and dash were an inspiration to all under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Royal Victorian Order (4th Class) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 13 August 1919. Medals: Military Cross, Member of the Royal Victorian Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q185016. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 69 |
| Place of burial | Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RYAN Cyril Housden |