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William RYAN

Regimental number287
Place of birthTipperary, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGrave Street, Stanley road, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 5.75"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Ryan, Crosscannon, Nillenaule, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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