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Personal info

Full name
RYAN, George Joseph
Date of birth
13 October 1922
Age
22
Place of birth
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York
Hometown
The Bronx, Bronx County, New York City, New York

Military service

Service number
32901670
Rank
Private
Function
unknown
Unit
304th Infantry Regiment,
76th Infantry Division
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart

Death

Status
Died of Wounds
Date of death
13 April 1945
Place of death
unknown

Grave

Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
Plot Row Grave
L 14 4

Immediate family

Members
George Ryan (father)
Elizabeth Ryan (mother)
Shirley Ryan (sister)

More information

George J. Ryan worked at the Robin Dry Dock in Erie Basin before he enlisted in New York City, New York on 3 May 1943.

Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, WWII Draft Card

Photo source: Peter Schouteten