Sharing a it of History - WWII GPR WS/Staff Sgt Desmond Ryans

[wright241]

Originally Posted by arnhem2280

As promised photo of S/Sjt Ryans. I think having a photo brings things like your collection of artefacts to life.

Cheers

Arnhem

Arnhem,
Do I have your permission to add this image to my album?

David

[wright241]

Originally Posted by Luc

Excellent items David, a most wonderful grouping from a wonderful collection.

Thanks Luc. Appreciated. It'll all stay together until 'needs must'.

[arnhem2280]

No problem with adding photo to your album

Cheers

Arnhem

[Lisahunt]

Originally Posted by wright241

Spot on. My sentiments exactly.
I have to assume that his DFM (and other medals) are either still with his family or possibly in the GPR museum. Must try and make a visit to it one day.
Thanks again to 'The Forum' i.e. Mike and members for making this happen.
David

Hi, Desmond was my husbands late grandfather, we have been researching his military background recently for my younger sons WW2 project at school. His medals and personal effects/flight logs are with his daughter, as his widow also passed a few years ago

[arnhem2280]

If it helps with family research S/Sgt Ryans definitely took part in D Day, Arnhem and Op Varsity whilst serving with the GPR. Reading his citation he must have also taken part in the landing in either Sicily or Italy.
He was a part of 13 Flight D Sqdn when he was wounded during Op Market Garden.

Before service with the GPR he was a member of the KOYLI .

Cheers

Arnhem

[Mike B]

Well done David - lovely grouping.
Superb work by the forum - I agree with Jon - unity is strength ...
Mike

[DougSA]

If you ever want to let them go to a new home, please do let me know , as my grandfather served together with Des Ryans in 13 Flight, 'D' Squadron GPR, for Operation 'Market'.