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Percy RYAN

Regimental number3470
Place of birthGlen Innes New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGlenbar Station, Charleville, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinUncle, P Konnole, Helidon, Queensland
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 21 December 1916

FateReturned to Australia --/04/1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 13th November, 1916, the Pack Transport was dispersed by shell fire and some mules were killed and others escaped. The Quartermaster, with the assistance of these two men [RYAN and 1161 H. McFARLANE], immediately assisted to collect the mules and turn out transport from the Battalion and brought rations to FLERS. This was during the period that FLERS was being shelled by the enemy. The behaviour and devotion to duty of these two men during the time between 13th November, 19167 and 26th November, 1916, was excellent. They were cheerful under all conditions and I think their conduct was an excellent example to the remainder of the Battalion Transport. These two men have consistently done good work in the Battalion Transport and I beg to recommend them for some honour.'

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