Showing posts with label surname r. Show all posts
Showing posts with label surname r. Show all posts

Saturday, 20 April 2013

Private Jean Evangeliste Ranger

Born on 27 December 1895 in Ottawa, Ontario - son of Alfred Ranger and Domitilde Proulx, Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boat's fireman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 12 January 1915 (number 410317) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - captured and made a prisoner of war on 21 November 1916 - died the same day - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ranger's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012.  I realize that he is not "LL Ranger", but there is no other "Ranger" on the Vimy Memorial not another Canadian fatality with no known remains under the surname "Ranger").

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Friday, 29 March 2013

Private Ernest Beresford Rowland

Born on 25 December 1894 in Portsmouth, England - son of Dora Rowland, Portsmouth, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 January 1915 (number 410363) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF, on 25 August 1915 - killed in action on 9 September 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rowland's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Adelard Rouleau

Born on 4 October 1896 in Brantford, Ontario - son of Mrs. Florence Rouleau, St. Polysarfe[?], Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Brantford, Ontario; trade as wheel maker; single; currently a member of the 38th Dufferin Rifles; no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 215th Battalion, CEF, in Brantford, Ontario, on 19 June 1916 (number 270453) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rouleau's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private James Henry Rothwell

Born on 23 January 1895 in Croydon, Surrey, England - brother of Mrs. Ellen Glaze, West Croydon, Surrey, England - brother of Miss Mary Rothwell, Margate, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1914: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; healthy complexion; hazel eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 30 December 1914 (number 410186) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rothwell's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private John George Roll

Born on 23 March 1891 in Newcastle, England - son of Janet Roll, Wellington-on-Tyne, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as boiler maker; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 7 inches; chest of 34.5 inches fully expanded; light brown complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410393) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Roll's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private William Rocheleau

Born on 13 April 1895 in Trenton, Ontario - son of Napoleon and Cordelia Rocheleau, Trenton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Trenton, Ontario; trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 4 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; auburn hair.

Joined the 155th Battalion, CEF, in Belleville, Ontario, on 31 January 1916 (number 636507) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 24 May 1917 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Rocheleau's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Frederick Wood Roberts

Born on 25 August 1896 in Cornwall, Ontario - son of R.W. and Sarah Jane Roberts, Cornwall, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as painter; single; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; grey eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Cornwall, Ontario, on 12 March 1915 (number 410391) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Roberts's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Jean Baptiste Roberge

Born on 28 February 1897 in Eastview, Ontario - son of Henrie and Emilie Roberge, Eastview, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as laborer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 3.25 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 17 November 1915 (number 145469) - departed Canada for overseas on 19 June 1916 - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in England on 6 July 1916 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 27 August or 29 November 1916 - killed in action on 26 June 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Roberge's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org; anonymous, An Historical Sketch of the Seventy-Seventh Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force (Ottawa: War Publications Limited, 1926), p.138)

Private James Earl Roadhouse

Born on 17 November 1893 in Kirkton, Ontario - son of William T. and D.E. Roadhouse, Kirkton, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Kirkton, Ontario; trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Methodist; height of 5 feet 9.5 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 110th Battalion, CEF, in Kirkton, Ontario, on 2 March 1916 (number 727649) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 26 or 27 June 1917 - killed in action on 10 August 1918 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Roadhouse's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Friday, 23 November 2012

Lance-Corporal George Alfred Cullen Reynolds

Born on 28 December 1896 in Hull, Quebec - son of Frederick A. and Mary Reynolds, Hull, Quebec (later Rochester, New York) - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as newspaper work; single; no current or previous military service; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fresh complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 19 July 1915 (number 410600) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 18 November 1916 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Reynolds's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Private Walter Ravenscroft

Born in June 1897 in Kingston, Ontario - son of Walter Ravenscroft, Kingston, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as nil; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 35.5 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; blue eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 59th Battalion, CEF, on 4 June 1915 - transferred to the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 22 June 1915 (number 410864) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - name inscribed on the Vimy Memorial, France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Ravenscroft's inscription on the Vimy Memorial that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Sunday, 28 October 2012

Private Irvine Reilly

Joined the 130th Battalion, CEF, on 30 December 1915 (number 787615) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 14 or 15 November 1916 - killed in action on 11 May 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.A.8), France.

(Updated with a photo of Pte Reilly's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(sources: 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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Monday, 22 October 2012

Private John Riley

Born on 14 December 1894 in Nelson, Lanarkshire, England - son of John Riley, Nelson, Lanarkshire, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as clerk; single; no current or previous military service; Wesleyan; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 34 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; blue eyes; blonde hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 8 May 1915 (number 410389) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - killed in action on 14 June 1917 - buried in La Chaudière Military Cemetery (grave III.E.17), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Riley's headstone in La Chaudière Cemetery that I took in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Wednesday, 17 October 2012

Private Victor Joseph Roberts

Born on 21 April 1893 in Farnham, Quebec - son of Saul and Mary (nee Royston) Roberts, Farnham or Stanbridge East, Quebec - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as lineman; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 6 inches; chest of 33[?] inches fully expanded; dark-sallow complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 5 January 1915 (number 410605) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded at duty on 13 January 1917 - killed in action on 9 April 1917 - buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery (grave XXX.G.15), France.

(Updated with an image of Pte Roberts' headstone that I took in Cabaret Rouge Cemetery in August 2012).

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Saturday, 17 March 2012

Lance-Corporal Percy George Reynolds, MM

Born on 27 September 1894 in London, England - son of Mrs. Sarah Emily Reynolds, Appleton, Ontario - brother of Private William James Reynolds, 38th Battalion, CEF - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3 inches; chest of 33 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; fair hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Smiths Falls, Ontario, on 6 January 1915 (number 410179) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - invalided to England on 29 September 1918.

Awarded the Military Medal - no formal citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th Sept 1918."

Served with the Veterans' Guard of Canada during the Second World War.

Died on 2 March 1969 - buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario.

(Updated with a photo of L/Cpl Reynolds' headstone in Beechwood Cemetery).

(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; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

Saturday, 4 February 2012

Private Alfred Rymill

Born on 14 February 1892 in Oxfordshire, England - next of kin listed as Annie E. Rymill, Toronto, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: trade as conductor "SR"; married; no current or previous military service; Church of England; height of 5 feet 8.5 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; brown eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 204th Battalion, CEF, in Toronto, Ontario, on 19 April 1916 (number 237596) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 27 or 28 March 1918 - killed in action on 29 September 1918 - buried in Bourlon Wood Cemetery (grave II.B.14), France.

(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; Commonwealth War Graves Commission, "Debt of Honour" register, www.cwgc.org)

Lance-Corporal Joseph Patrick Ryan

Born on 7 May 1897 in Aldershot, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. G. Whitson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 3.5 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; dark complexion; blue eyes; brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 31 May 1915 (number 410877) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 March 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 9 April 1918 - wounded on 27 September 1918 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 2 November 1918 - 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)

Friday, 3 February 2012

Private John Patrick Ryan

Born on 1 May 1897 in New York - god-son of John Frank Dunlon[?], Norfolk, New York - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farmer; single; no current or previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 9 inches; chest of 37 inches fully expanded; medium complexion; grey eyes; dark brown hair.

Joined the 77th Battalion, CEF, in Morrisburg, Ontario, on 14 September 1915 (number 145222) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Bermuda on 6 December 1915 - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - struck off strength to the 12th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery, CEF, on 1 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 12 November 1918 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 5 March 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)

Private James Patrick Ryan

Born on 18 January 1896 in Aldershot, England - brother of Mrs. G. Whitson, London, England - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as farm labourer; single; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 5.25 inches; chest of 35 inches fully expanded; fair complexion; blue eyes; light brown hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 31 May 1915 (number 410876) - served with the 38th Battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the 38th Battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 30 October 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 14 December 1917 - transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool, CEF, on 17 March 1918 - transferred to the 4th Division Employment Company, CEF, on 5 May 1918.

(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)

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Private Daniel Joseph Ryan

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)