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Private Martin RYAN, G/18274, 11th  Battalion,  Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment, killed in action, Flanders France, death presumed on or after, 7th October 1916, age 40.

Son of Martin and Mary Ryan.

Enlisted Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, age 38 years , height 5ft 6¾ inches.  Resided Model Lodging House, Fore Street, Ipswich, Suffolk. Formerly labourer.

Next of Kin, (brother), Richard Ryan, Upper Abbey Gate Street, Galway, Ireland. Sister - Bridget Ryan, Claremorris, County Mayo. Brothers - Thomas Ryan, Francis Ryan, James Ryan.

Home 25th May 1916 to 29th August 1916; BEF 30th August 1916 to 7th October 1916.

25th May 1916, Called up for Service & posted 27th (Reserve) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, Service No.2851; 1st September 1916, embarked; 2nd September 1916, 39th Infantry Base Depot; 2nd September 1916, posted 22nd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers; 13th September 1916, transferred to Royal West Kent Regiment; 13th September 1916, posted 11th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 14th September 1916, joined Battalion, In the Field; 7th October 1916, posted missing.

Commemorated at Thiepval Memorial, Pier & Face 11C, France.