Background
Ryan, James Augustine was born on October 22, 1867 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of James Ryan and Hanna (Doran) Ryan.
Ryan, James Augustine was born on October 22, 1867 in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Son of James Ryan and Hanna (Doran) Ryan.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1890. Honor graduate Infantry and Cavalry School, 1906.
Commissioned Second lieutenant 10th Cavalry, June 12, 1890. First lieutenant, February 3, 1897. Captain 15th Cavalry, February 2, 1901.
Major 5th Cavalry, September 15, 1912.
Assigned to 13th Cavalry, September 1, 1914. Lieutenant colonel, October 1, 1916.
Colonel, July 22, 1917. Brigadier general North.A., December 17, 1917.
Appointed commander 1st Cavalry Brigade, 15th Cavalry Division.
Clubs: Army and Navy (Washington), Catholic (New York City).
Married Rosemary Tarleton, February 16, 1911.