John F. O'Ryan

John Francis O'Ryan

John F. O'Ryan
Born August 21, 1874(1874-08-21)
Died January 29, 1961(1961-01-29) (aged 86)
South Salem, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Rank Major General
Commands held 27th Division
Battles/wars World War I
Other work New York State Transit Commissioner
New York City Police Commissioner

John Francis O'Ryan (August 21, 1874 - January 29, 1961) was Commanding General of the 27th Division during World War I.

Career

During the mid 1920s O'Ryan was New York State Transit Commissioner, and was also involved in the early passenger aviation industry. He briefly held the position of New York City Police Commissioner from January 1 to September 24 of 1934.[1] In 1940 Maj. Gen. O'Ryan, according to the Washington Post of July 16, 1940, was registered with the State Department as an agent of the Japanese government.[2] This was probably just after heading an economic mission to Japan in June of that year.[3] He more than likely cut ties with the Japanese before or shortly after Pearl Harbor was bombed.

During World War II he was involved in the civil defense matters in New York State. After his retirement, in 1952 a New York National Guard training area in Wethersfield, New York was dedicated in his honor, Camp O'Ryan. General O'Ryan died at South Salem, New York on January 29, 1961.[4]

References

  1. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Police_Commissioner
  2. ^ O'Ryan, World War General, Registers as Japanese Agent, The Washington Post, July 16, 1940
  3. ^ O'RYAN OFF FOR JAPAN ON ECONOMIC MISSION; General Heads Committee to Spur Trade Relations, New York Times, June 10, 1940
  4. ^ Annual Report 1961, (New York) Division of Military and Naval Affairs, Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller - Commander in Chief, Maj. Gen. A. C. O'Hara - Chief of Staff - New York Army National Guard - New York Naval Militia - New York Air National Guard - New York Guard

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