Hugh C Ryan - served in engineer port battalions/companies

[Walt's Daughter]

Received this email a while back and just started doing some research. I will post as I find. Here's the letter:

 

 

He was an officer in the Hq & Hq Co. 51st Major Port; the Hq 13th Port; and the 524th Port Battalion.

He was an engineer and Chemical Officer. His name was Hugh C. Ryan and he was a Captain, then Major.

If you could tell me where those ports were located and any other info about the Chemical Officers

(I know that could be too much information, though), I would greatly appreciate it. Dad was from

Sault Ste. Marie, MI, but joined the Army in Cleveland, OH. I'm in awe of your contributions to our

military!

Thank you, in advance,

Cheryn Ryan

Okay, here we go...Marion

Record of Hugh C Ryan

Details

Name - Hugh C Ryan

Race White

Birth Year - 1915

Age Group - 26 - 30

Residence - Summit County, Ohio

Place of Birth - Michigan

Height 70 in. Weight 196 lbs.

Civilian Occupation Engineers, industrial

Marital Status - Married

Education - 4 years of College Citizenship Status U.S. Citizen

Service Details

Rank - Private

Branch - Branch Immaterial or General Officers Component Selectees

Enlistment Details Enlistment Date - June 24, 1941

Army Serial Number - 35025518

 

[Walt's Daughter]

Found this interesting site. The gentleman has also written a book, which I downloaded to my Kindle today. Hoping to find some interesting info.

 

http://www.longshoresoldiers.com/

 

I just sent him an email too, asking if he has ever come across her father's name during his research.