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Soldier's FormHonorable
Discharge from the United States Army
This is to Certify,
that: William R. Ryan, 2142403, Corporal, unassigned last
assigned to Company A 45th Engineers
The United States Army, as a Testimonial of Honest and
Faithful Service, is hereby Honorably Discharged from the
military service of the United States by reason of: W.D.
Cir. 77 S.O. 104 Pp 10 Hdq Comp. Jackson
Said William R. Ryan was born in Waukon in the State of
Iowa. When enlisted he was 28 years of age, and by
occupation a Farmer. He had Blue eyes, Red hair, Ruddy
complexion and was 5 feet 9 1/2 inches in height.
Given under my hand at Camp Jackson, S.C. this 16th day
of April, one thousand nine hundred and nineteen.
(signed) C.L. Cohen, Major, Inf. U.S.A.
ENLISTMENT
RECORD
Name: William R. Ryan
Grade: Corporal
Inducted: Feb. 24, 1918 at Waukon, Iowa
Serving in First enlistment period at date of discharge
Prior service: None
Noncommissioned officer: Corporal, June 29, 1918
Marksmanship, gunner qualification or rating: None
Horsemanship: Not mounted
Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: None
Knowledge of any vocation: Farmer
Wounds received in service: None
Physical condition when discharged: Very Good
Typhoid prophylaxis completed: March 19, 1918
Paratyphoid prophylaxis completed: March 19, 1918
Married or Single: Single
Character: Excellent
Remarks: No A.W.O.L. or absence under G.O. 31-12. Served
in France. Left U.S. July 10, 1918. Arrived U.S. April
13, 1919. Baty D 337th F.A. Special Casual Co. #624 to
date of discharge. Service honest and faithful.
(Signature of Soldier) William R. Ryan
(Signed) Maurice Walter, 1st Lieut. Ordnance, Commanding
Special Casual Co. 624
Filed for Record this 7th day of May, 1919
Handwritten notations on the document:
Ticket Form S 1621 No. 6637, issued to Chicago, Ill. H.G.
Carley, Agent
Entitled to travel pay to Waukon, Iowa.
