| Regimental number | 1229 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 121 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward Ryan, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Pontville, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Edward and Annie RYAN |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 20 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 18 December 1918, for onward travel to Hobart; discharged (termination of period of enlistmen), Hobart, 16 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to discharge. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 39 |
| Place of burial | Nubeena Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, RYAN William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
