| Regimental number | 1044 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | 21 Palmerston Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Son, J R Ryan, 21 Palmerston Street, Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 24 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 1 October 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 |