| Regimental number | 3165 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Railway engine driver |
| Address | 14 Rose Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs G M Ryan, 14 Rose Street, Annandale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 August 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 12 December 1918 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Phillip Ryan on NR |
| Date of death | 12 May 1963 |
| Place of burial | Woronora Cemetery |