| Regimental number | 2024 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | c/o A S Ardell, Lilberne, Blandford, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E McDummett, c/o A S Ardell, Lilberne, Blandford, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | Gordon Dump Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave NO. 48), Ovillers-La Boiselle, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 34 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Son of Mrs E. MCDERMOTT (formerly RYAN), and the late Michael RYAN. Native of Canterbury, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
