Private Edward John (Jack) Francis Ryan V.C. Print Page 
The plaque commemorates Private Edward John (Jack) Francis Ryan who was awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.) during World War One.
On 30 September 1918 at the Hindenburg Defences, France, when the enemy succeeded in establishing a bombing party in the rear of the battalion's recently-won position, Private Ryan, on his own initiative, organized and led a party of men with bombs and bayonets against the enemy. He reached the position with only three men and they succeeded in driving the enemy back. Private Ryan cleared the last of them alone, finally falling wounded himself.
Location
| Address: | Richmond & Capper Streets, South African (Boer) War Memorial, Richmond Park, Tumut, 2720 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.304511 Long: 148.222398 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 30-September-1918 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 30-September-1918 |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Private J. Ryan V.C.
Private Jack Ryan was born in Tumut in 1890.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack against the Hindenburg Line on September 30, 1918.
Lest We Forget
