Fall River, Maryland
1916-08-06: posted as pilot to 21 Sqn
1916-08-08: Ryan was OK in 4304, BE2c; crashed into the adjoining field on take off during practice around at Boisinghem.
1917-04-30: Ryan was wounded in A-6380, FE2d; during combat, on patrol at Lievin-Noreuil. He later died of his wounds on 1917-05-02 His gunner, 2Lt Benjamin Soutten (British) was also wounded.
Ryan, John Henry 'Jack' (Lieutenant)
Killed in Action 1917-April-30
Birth Date: 1892-April-12
Born: Fall River, Maryland
Parents: William H Ryan & Bridget White
Spouse: Mildred V Ryan
Home: Fall River, Maryland
Enlistment:
Enlistment Date: unkown date
Service
RFC
Unit
57 (FB) Sqn- Squadron (RFC)
Base
Rank
Lieutenant
Position
pilot
Service Numbers
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