John F. O'Ryan
American lawyer and military official (1874–1961)
John Francis O'Ryan (August 21, 1874 – January 29, 1961) was an American attorney, politician, government official and military officer. He served as commander of the 27th Division during World War I. He later served as a member of the New York State Transit Commission and as New York City Police Commissioner.2
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Born Aug 21, 1874, died Jan 29, 1961.1
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During World War II he was New York State Civil Defense Director.
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Companies
- American LegionFounder10
Early life and education
Career
Occupation: lawyer, soldier, military officer.5
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John Francis O'Ryan was born in New York City on August 21, 1874. His father Francis O'Ryan was an Irish immigrant who taught classics at Seton Hall College. He had a sister named Anna Wynne O'Ryan who was a librettist. He attended the public schools of New York City, City College of New York and the law program of New York University, and became an attorney in 1898. He enlisted in the New York National Guard while still a college student and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1900.
In 1912 O'Ryan was appointed Major General and commander of the New York National Guard. He graduated from the Army War College in 1914 and served in the 1916 Villa Expedition.
In 1914 O'Ryan received his law degree from New York University School of Law as a member of the class of 1896.
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Personal life
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