DEATH OF LIEUTENANT RYAN
We sincerely regret to hear that the grim war of the Transvaal has claimed another victim from the ranks of our brave, colonial soldiers. Word was received this morning that Lieutenant P. J. Ryan, of Christchurch, was killed on the 16th instant at Paardeplaat. The brave young fellow was one of the Third Contingent, and distinguished himself in such a manner that he received his commission in the Sixth Contingent as a Lieutenant. He was a fearless soldier, and fought bravely for his country. He witnessed many fights with the enemy, and records hair-breadth escapes. Bus promotion was hailed with delight by his comrades and friends, as few men won so deservedly the honour he attchacd. Lieutenant Ryan was of age, and is a brother to Mr A. T. Ryan of this town. The unfortunate young fellow was looking forward to a happy return to the colony in a short time, hut now he has left a memory of which his friends may be justly proud. We tender to Mr A. Ryan and his parents our sincere sympathy, and trust that they may find no small consolation in the fact that the one whom they loved died in the defence of his country and in the discharge of sacred duty.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 June 1901, Page 2
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214DEATH OF LIEUTENANT RYAN Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 22 June 1901, Page 2
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