Rupert Ryan
Australian soldier and politician (1884–1952) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Australian politician. For the New Zealand international football (soccer) player, see Rupert Ryan (footballer).
Rupert Sumner Ryan, CMG, DSO (6 May 1884 – 25 August 1952) was an Australian general and politician. He was the son of Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan, and became a Member of the Australian Parliament for Flinders.
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Rupert Ryan | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Flinders | |
In office 21 September 1940 – 25 August 1952 | |
Preceded by | James Fairbairn |
Succeeded by | Keith Ewert |
Personal details | |
Born | (1884-05-06)6 May 1884 Melbourne, Victoria |
Died | 25 August 1952(1952-08-25) (aged 68) Berwick, Victoria, Australia |
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | UAP (1940–45) Liberal (1945–52) |
Spouse | Lady Rosemary Constance Ferelith |
Occupation | Soldier, landowner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army (1904–29) Australian Army (1939–40) |
Years of service | 1904–1929 1939–1940 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Royal Artillery |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (6) Knight of the Legion of Honour (France) Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan) Commander of the Military Order of Aviz (Portugal) |
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