| Regimental number | 85 |
| Place of birth | New York, United States of America |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J P Ryan, 64 Park Grove Road, Leytonstone, Essex, England |
| Enlistment date | 19 September 1914 |
| Place of enlistment | Crows Nest, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A34 Persic on 21 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 |