| Regimental number | 14487 |
| Occupation | Shepherd |
| Next of kin | Father, Cornelius Ryan, 48 Russell Street, Liverpool, England |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 14th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| 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: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 34, p. 5 |