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James O'Donnell RYAN

Regimental number1083
Place of birthGembrook Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBank clerk
AddressWarrion PO, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Tim Ryan, Warrion PO, Victoria
Enlistment date23 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'(Pozieres) For most valuable work as messenger during the 2 actions at Pozieres, showing consistent devotion to duty and gallantry under fire.'
Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Date of death13 January 1948
Place of burialColac Cemetery

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