Thomas RYAN

Regimental number2673
Place of birthFitzroy, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressCarlton, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28.7
Height5' 9"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs M Ryan, 29 Palmerston Place, Carlton, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date22 January 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
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Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 29 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Death attributed to War Service.
Date of death6 March 1934
Age at death49
Place of burialMelbourne General Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, RYAN Thomas