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Franklin W Ryan Jr.

1LT in 23rd Headquarters Co

ASN#39012422

Born 1915 in OR

Other residence(s): San Francisco, CA
United States Army, European Theatre of Operations
Occupation before the war: semiskilled teamsters
Notes: 1165669
Source: Roster of 23d HQ officers, from family of Oscar Seale; Pine Camp roster, 18 Dec 1945; WWII Army enlistment record

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