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RYAN, William John
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 30752 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 September 1939 |
| Last Rank: | Leading Seaman |
| Last Unit: | HMAS Lonsdale (Depot / Base) |
| Born: | Brompton, SA, 20 August 1912 |
| Home Town: | Bowden, Charles Sturt, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Hindmarsh |
| Occupation: | Factory Worker |
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Service History
World War 2 Service
| 2 Sep 1939: | Enlisted Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, 30752 | |
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| 7 Sep 1951: | Discharged Royal Australian Navy, Leading Seaman, 30752, HMAS Lonsdale (Depot / Base) |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mr. and Mrs. R. RYAN, 4 Park Terrace Bowden. Residing at 43 Drayton Street Bowden, William was married with five sons and one daughter. Educated at Hindmarsh he followed Football and Cricket and was fond of Cycling, taking part in many events winning trophies for track racing. In civil life he worked at various factories, and at the time of enlistment in September 1939 was employed by Richards, Body Builders. He enlisted in the Navy for 12 years and served on 'Australia' and 'Penguin'.
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