| Regimental number | 2483 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Beltana, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Postal assistant |
| Address | Eudunda, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20.8 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 105 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Julia Ryan, Beltana, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| 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 death | |
| Age at death | 68 |
| Place of burial | Derrick Gardens, Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RYAN James Silvester |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
