John Francis O'Ryan | |
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John F. O'Ryan |
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Born | August 21, 1874 |
Died | January 29, 1961 South Salem, New York |
(aged 86)
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.
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]