Ryan, Thomas Philip

He served in the British Army during the First World War.

He served with the 'Black and Tans' in Ireland in the 1920s.

He served in South America and Asia as a mercenary.

He joined the Canadian Navy (RCNR) in Hong Kong.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 03/06/1940).

He was appointed as an A/Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 01/12/1941).

He served in HMCS Dawson (In command) 1943.

He served in HMCS Shediac (In command) 1944.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant-Commander (Temp.) RCNR (With seniority dated 01/12/1941).

He served in HMCS Niagara (In command) 1941.

He was appointed as a A/Commander (Temp.) RCNR. (He was demobilized.)