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03-08-10, 01:24 PM
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Sharing a it of History - WWII GPR WS/Staff Sgt Desmond Ryans
I have only done this as a "sharing moment" and not for any other reason - and we haven't had many of these recently....
Included are some pictures of a WWII Glider Pilots beret, BD and a copy of Recommendation Form W.3121 for the DFM. I do not currently know whether he got it or not. Further research is required. The beret (issued 1943) has a silver plastic GPR cap badge. The BD is a 1940 pattern and stamped 1944. The (award recommendation) paperwork mentions his participation and bravery during HUSKY, NEPTUNE and MARKET as well as his later NORTH RHINE landing - near WESEL - in March of 1945. Enjoy, David 
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03-08-10, 02:12 PM
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I thought you would appreciate them. I also thought I might have to them up to the 'Ville........'. david
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03-08-10, 02:20 PM
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I thought you would appreciate them. I also thought I might have to bring them up to the 'Ville........'. david
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03-08-10, 10:38 PM
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S/Sjt Ryans
I can confirm that Des Ryans was awarded his DFM as some years ago I spoke to his widow and do have a photograph of him somewhere if you'd like me to post it on the forum for you. As far as I can recall he was wounded at Arnhem but escaped back across the Rhine. I do have a fair bit of info on him if you'd like it.
Cheers Arnhem
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04-08-10, 09:57 AM
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Yes please. If you would PM me the details/images I would appreciate it. Many thanks, David
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04-08-10, 10:53 AM
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David,
Yet again, well done on another smashing acquisition, and very nice to see so much of the man's bits and pieces kept together. I wish I had the same knack as you at finding such good quality stuff! Talk soon John
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04-08-10, 11:05 AM
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All the time in NI must have helped...... All the best, david
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05-08-10, 11:32 AM
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Well...... thats possible but I would rather bring it out somewhere a little less busy than the usual cafe. The Portugese one under the main 'ville bus station at Place' Hamelius would be better...... I leave here on Saturday evening, but could come up tomorrow midday around 12/12:30....... Let me know David
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06-08-10, 04:58 PM
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Des Ryans DFM
As promised photo of S/Sjt Ryans. I think having a photo brings things like your collection of artefacts to life.
Cheers Arnhem
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06-08-10, 05:53 PM
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I would like to publicly thank you for this picture. Its really good to have 'a face' to go with his effects. Many thanks, David
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06-08-10, 07:29 PM
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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
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