| Regimental number | 2261 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | Milton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Patrick Ryan, Railway Terrace, Milton, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Yes 8th Infantry 4yrs Senior Cadets Area 8A 4 yrs Citizen Forces 8th Inf. Equipment Returned 4 wks Part 4 Camp. Brisbane. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | October 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 15/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Railway Operating Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Patrick and Mary RYAN |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 3 August 1918; disembarked Sydney, 6 September 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 21 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RYAN Joseph Stephen |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
