| Regimental number | 1612 |
| Place of birth | Kingston, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Telegraph operator |
| Address | Kingston, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Katherine Ryan, Aldgate, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal ' During the attack on the 8th of August 1918 East of Villers Bretonneux near Amiens, this N.C.C went forward through enemy barrage and fog to take up the duties of a sergeant who had been wounded in the early stages of the attack. He picked up the forward party and was instrumental in establishing the first relay station in the black line.He carried wounded men to safety under heavy M.G. Fire.and his fortitude and determination to get communications were excellent. though almost exhausted he took a party forward and established communication in readiness for a further attack. His courage and devotion to duty during a most trying time were excellent. He set a fine example to his men.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Corporal 1143 Allan RYAN DCM, MM & Bar, 4th Divisional Signal Company, returned to Australia, 18 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Australia for service overseas, 14 Serptember 1914. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Macquarie', 28 March 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 21 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Mother's address incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Oldgate, South Australia. Unit at and date of embarkation incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RYAN Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
