| Regimental number | 12477 |
| Occupation | Contractor |
| Next of kin | Brother, G W Ryan, Waitahuna |
| Rank on embarkation | Private |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Divisional Signalling Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Final rank | Private |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | St Quentin Cabaret Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row N, Grave No 15), nr Ieper, Belgium |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 23 |