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Cyril Housden RYAN

Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCommercial traveller
AddressQueensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, E T Ryan Head Teacher, State School, Fresh Water Cairns, Queensland
Enlistment date14 February 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name9th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 28 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership at Cappy on 23rd August 1918, when the enemy placed a heavy gas shell barrage in Luck Wood. By quickly grasping the situation, he guided his platoon through without a casualty. When he took charge of the company he reorganized his part of the line, exposing himself to machine gun fire and snipers. His conduct and dash were an inspiration to all under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

MVO (4th Class)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, Member of the Royal Victorian Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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