John Ryan (diplomat)
John Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service | |
| In office 5 October 1981 – 21 December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Kennison |
| Succeeded by | Jim Furner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Edmund Ryan 13 March 1923 Bondi, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 9 February 1987 (aged 63) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Spouse |
Patricia Wall (m. 1950) |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2/7th Independent Company 2/12th Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Balikpapan (1945) |
John Edmund Ryan OBE (13 March 1923 – 9 February 1987) was an Australian diplomat and public servant.