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RYAN, Arthur Edward - Date of
birth
4 February 1912 -
Age
33 - Place of
birth
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania -
Hometown
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
33308370 -
Rank
Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
60th Armored Infantry Battalion,
9th Armored Division
-
Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
17 March 1945 - Place of
death
unknown
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 8 | 52 |
Immediate family
-
Members
John P. Ryan (father)
Mary J. (Heckathorn) Ryan (mother)
Catherine P. Ryan (sister)
James F. Ryan (brother)
John R. Ryan (brother)
Joseph W. Ryan (brother)
Lawrence Ryan (brother)
Francis Ryan (brother)
William P. Ryan (brother)
Paul T. Ryan (brother)
Iva J. Ryan (sister)
Elizabeth J. (Siebel) Ryan (wife)
More information
Sgt Arthur E. Ryan enlisted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 13 October 1942.He attended high school for 1 year and was a driver before he enlisted.
He was first buried at Temporary American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium Block I4, Row 2, Grave 35.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet