William RYANS

Regimental number2153
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPorter
AddressChurch Street, Toowong, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Ryans, Church Street, Toowong, Queensland
Enlistment date27 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name42nd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/59/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 7 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll42nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1918
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  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 January 1955