Canadian Virtual War Memorial
John Arthur Ryan
In memory of:
Flying Officer John Arthur Ryan
February 14, 1951
Richmond, Ontario
Military Service
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Air Force
901 Air Traffic Handling Unit, RCAF
1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross Award effective 13 October 1944 "Warrant Officer Ryan is an outstanding pilot who has consistently displayed superb captaincy and airmanship. One night in August 1944 he was detailed to attack Foret de Nieppe in France. During the outward flight two engines became defective and Warrant Officer Ryan was compelled to jettison some of his equipment and to set course for an emergency airfield. Before the landing ground was reached, the starboard outer propeller flew off and damaged the starboard inner engine. Under difficult and hazardous circumstances this airman effected a masterly landing without causing injury to his crew or further damage to his aircraft." The Award was presented by the Governor General to next-of-kin, 9 December 1947.
Additional Information
June 24, 1921
Toronto, Ontario
February 21, 1942
Toronto, Ontario
Son of Edward James and Holly Ryan of Richmond Hills, Ontario. Husband of Winnifred Margaret Ryan. Father of Robert Clay, Lynda Susan Ryan.
Commemorated on Page 18 of the In the Service of Canada (1947 - 2014) Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
TORONTO (ST. JOHN'S NORWAY) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada
North Grave, Plot 3, Row 2
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Star January 1951. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram January 1951. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram January 1951. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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Newspaper clipping – From the Toronto Telegram January 1951. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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