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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Richard Ryan

In memory of:

Able Seaman Richard Ryan

September 20, 1943

Military Service

Service Number:

P/JX 208975

Age:

25

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Polyanthus

Additional Information

Son of Matthew and Martha Ryan, of Spaniards Bay, Newfoundland, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 193 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

Panel 79, Column 2

Location:

The Memorial is situated on Southsea Common overlooking the promenade, and is accessible at all times.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Picture of Richard Ryan– "Picture of Richard in his uniform during the Second World War"

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    Picture of Richard Ryan
    Picture of Richard Ryan – "Picture of Richard in his uniform during the Second World War"
  • Spaniard's Bay Legion– "The wall in Spaniard's Bay Legion where Richard is commemorated."

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    Spaniard's Bay Legion
    Spaniard's Bay Legion – "The wall in Spaniard's Bay Legion where Richard is commemorated."

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