“Admiral Graf Spee”
Admiral Sir James Somerville had taken up command as Commander-in-Chief
Ryan was invalided to England on September 15th and admitted to London Hospital the following day
101 aerial combat encounters resulting in the destruction of the enemy aircraft—claimed in roughly 240 combat missions
8 mm Ribbon Bars
Great Britain. A Fine South Africa Dso Miniature Group Auction “Admiral Graf Spee”Distinguished Service Order, GRV (silver gilt and enamels, 19. 8 mm, with hanger); Queen's South Africa Medal, 3 Clasps CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL (silver, 18 mm); King's South Africa Medal, 2 Clasps SOUTH AFRICA 1901, SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (silver, 17. 8 mm); 1914 Star, 1 Clasp 5th AUG. 22nd NOV. 1914 (bronze, 20 mm x 24. 8 mm); British War Medal (silver, 17. 8 mm); and Victory Medal (bronze, 17. 8 mm, with MID oak leaves). Mounted to a