Rupert Ryan

Rupert Ryan
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Flinders
In office
21 September 1940 – 25 August 1952
Preceded byJames Fairbairn
Succeeded byKeith Ewert
Personal details
Born(1884-05-06)6 May 1884
Melbourne, Victoria
Died25 August 1952(1952-08-25) (aged 68)
Berwick, Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyUAP (1940–45)
Liberal (1945–52)
SpouseLady Rosemary Constance Ferelith
OccupationSoldier, landowner
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceBritish Army (1904–29)
Australian Army (1939–40)
Years of service1904–1929
1939–1940
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitRoyal Artillery
Battles/warsFirst World War
Second World War
AwardsCompanion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Distinguished Service Order
Mentioned in Despatches (6)
Knight of the Legion of Honour (France)
Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan)
Commander of the Military Order of Aviz (Portugal)

Rupert Sumner Ryan, CMG, DSO (6 May 1884 – 25 August 1952) was an Australian general and politician. He was the son of Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan, and became a Member of the Australian Parliament for Flinders.