Francis Leo RYAN

Regimental number14487
OccupationShepherd
Next of kinFather, Cornelius Ryan, 48 Russell Street, Liverpool, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 26 June 1916
The Infantry component of the 14th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunaganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'Between Corner Fort and Le Brideaux E of Fleurbaix. During the raid by his battery on 21.2.17 he led a section throughout the operation and single handed attacked and silenced an enemy bombing post of eight men. He displayed the greatest coolness and initiative and was a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 April 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 5

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