Born on 31 March 1892 in Brockville, Ontario - son of Michael M. Ryan, Brockville, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as butcher; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8 inches; chest of 33.5 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; light brown eyes; black hair.
Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Brockville, Ontario, on 11 January 1915 (number 410609) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.
(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force)
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