Captain John Leslie Ryder



My sincere thanks to Balkan Township for allowing me to scan this photo. Captain Ryder grew up in Balkan Township, a community just north of Chisholm. The inscription plate reads:

The original photo hangs in the Balkan Community Center. The photo is on a wooden plaque with the United States Air Force emblem beside the inscription plate. Thanks Connie, for your help.


If any of Capt. Ryder's friends or classmates should happen to visit, I would appreciate any information you might have to share. Please email me by clicking on the stamp.




Thank you so much Dave for this beautifull award.
I accept it on behalf of Captain John Leslie Ryder,
God protect you my hero, until you come home!

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"The Power of Words, A Soldiers Story"
by clicking on the award above.
I guarantee, you won't be sorry!

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Click below to read the details of the disappearance of Captain Ryder and his flight partner Captain Barry W. Hilbrich.














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