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We remember William George Ryan
We remember William George Ryan
Timeline
Timeline
1900
1918
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
F/48864
RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V)
aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918
Source:6376242
1st April 1918 - 5th September 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic 1st Class
F/48864
RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V)
Source:6376242
6th September 1918 - 13th February 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6376242
19th February 1919
1981
death
United Kingdom
Source:8773827
1981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Ryan |
| Source | 6376242 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | F/48864 | RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V) | Air Mechanic 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | F/48864 | RN Experimental Station at Stratford (HMS President V) | aboard HMS Vindictive on 23 April 1918 | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Mentioned in DespatchesThe oak leaf denotes that the wearer has been mentioned in despatches
Contributed by:
Keith1947 -
Men on Vindictive, Iris and DaffodilLieutenant Hewett's report states the breakdown of the men in the different parties aboard the vessels Vindictive, Iris and Daffodil. It does not mention the remainder who were on other vessels such as HMS Myngs, HMS North Star, motor boats etc.Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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RN Experimental Station StratfordMore about RN Experimental Station Stratford
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy ratings Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| London Gazette | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Keith1947 | |
| Men on Vindictive, Iris and Daffodil | Keith1947 |
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