Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Family group:

Four: Private N. C. Ryan, Rifle Brigade

1914-15 Star (S-5473 Pte., Rif. Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (S-5473 Pte., Rif. Brig.); Defence Medal (N. C. Ryan, Ilford C.D. 1939-1945) privately engraved

Pair: Gunner J. J. Ryan, Royal Artillery, killed in action at Dunkirk, 29 May 1940

1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45, both privately engraved (893623 Gnr. J. J. Ryan, R.A. 1939-1945) extremely fine (6) £70-90

Private Nicholas Charles Ryan, Rifle Brigade entered the France/Flanders theatre of war on 21 July 1915. He was later discharged. With original 10th (Service) Battalion Rifle Brigade Permanent Pass, named to Rifleman Ryan and dated 4 March 1915. Together with copied m.i.c.

John James Ryan was the son of Nicholas Charles and Louisa Maud Ryan of Dagenham, Essex. Serving as a Gunner in 2 Medium Regiment, R.A., he was killed in action on 29 May 1940, aged 19 years. His name is commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial, Nord, France. With copied war diary extracts.