British and World Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War M.M. pair awarded to Serjeant J. W. Ryan, Royal Engineers, killed in action, 17 December 1917

Military Medal, G.V.R. (46829 Sjt., 105/F. Coy. R.E.); 1914-15 Star (46829 2 Cpl., R.E.) nearly extremely fine (3)
£260-300

M.M. London Gazette 18 October 1917.

John William Ryan was born in and enlisted at West Hartlepool, Co. Durham. Serving with the 105th Field Company, R.E., he was awarded the Military Medal. He was killed in action on 17 December 1917 and was buried in the Vaulx Hill Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

With cap badge.