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James Silvester RYAN

Regimental number2483
Date of birth3 February 1898
Place of birthBeltana, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPostal assistant
AddressEudunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.8
Height5' 6"
Weight105 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Julia Ryan, Beltana, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 April 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 13 July 1919
Discharge date20 January 1920
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 20 January 1920.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death13 January 1967
Age at death68
Place of burialDerrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, RYAN James Silvester

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