Rev. Ian Graham Ryburn

RYBURN, Rev Ian Graham B.A.; Reg No 13226, 6th NZ Field Ambulance Corp, 2nd NZEF. b 18 September 1916 in India. w Marjory Helen Hercus b 28 September 1917 m (?) Grew up in Taranaki, attending Eltham Primary School and Stratford High Schools. Studied for his BA at the University of Otago. Knox Theological Hall 1939-1940 and part of 1946. Enlisted in the Army 1940 as as a member of the 6th Field Ambulance he left New Zealand with the Third Echelon of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and served in the campaigns in Greece and Crete. Captured, along with many others, by Axis Forces on Crete to become a prisoner of war. “The nature of his ministry [in a Prisoner of war camp] was such that the General Assembly agreed that he be ordained in order that his ministry might be extended[made more useful]. Despite the formidable obstacles which the war in Europe presented, the German High Command made it possible for the Rev RJ (Bob) Griffiths, a New Zealand Chaplain to the forces and also a prisoner of war, to travel a considerable distance through Germany to Genshagen Holiday Camp, Berlin. It was here that Ian was ordained to the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament.” Ordained Genshagen Holiday Camp, Berlin 2.10.1944 (This was on the basis that he undertook some further Theological studies on his return to NZ after the war). Released upon the end of the war in 1945. Theological Hall (briefly) 1946 Otepopo-Kakanui (Herbert), North Otago Presbytery 17 September 1946. Halkett, Christchurch Presbytery, 4 July 1951 Stirling Clutha Presbytery, 30 January 1958 - resigned 30 June 963. Hoon Hay Christchurch Presbytery 29.8.1963 Minister Emeritus 9 January 1971. Joined St. James Spreydon 16 May 1971, over thirty years at St. James carried out his ministry visiting the sick, elder and less fortunate. “In the years of rehabilitation and peace as well as those of Ian’s war gifts for ministry are remembered gratefully. He had the gift of relating quickly and sensitively to people not only within the church but in the wider community. He will be remembered in many ways.” (from Obit.). In younger days excelled at hockey and cricket, then in later years at bowls, member of the Barrington Bowling Club. The third son of Rev Josiah and Jessie Ryburn. Died 6 August 2002 at Christchurch. Source: http://www.archives.presbyterian.org.nz/Page196.htm

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1. Cenotaph Record: http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/1...

RYBURN, Rev Ian Graham B.A.; Reg No 13226, 6th NZ Field Ambulance Corp, 2nd NZEF. b 18 September 1916 in India. w Marjory Helen Hercus b 28 September 1917 m (?) Grew up in Taranaki, attending Eltham Primary School and Stratford High Schools. Studied for his BA at the University of Otago. Knox Theological Hall 1939-1940 and part of 1946 Enlisted in the Army 1940 as as a member of the 6th Field Ambulance he left New Zealand with the Third Echelon of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force and served in the campaigns in Greece and Crete. Captured, along with many others, by Axis Forces on Crete to become a prisoner of war. “The nature of his ministry [in a Prisoner of war camp] was such that the General Assembly agreed that he be ordained in order that his ministry might be extended[made more useful]. Despite the formidable obstacles which the war in Europe presented, the German High Command made it possible for the Rev RJ (Bob) Griffiths, a New Zealand Chaplain to the forces and also a prisoner of war, to travel a considerable distance through Germany to Genshagen Holiday Camp, Berlin. It was here that Ian was ordained to the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament.” Ordained Genshagen Holiday Camp, Berlin 2.10.1944 (This was on the basis that he undertook some further Theological studies on his return to NZ after the war) Released upon the end of the war in 1945 Theological Hall (briefly) 1946 Otepopo-Kakanui (Herbert), North Otago Presbytery 17 September 1946 Halkett, Christchurch Presbytery, 4 July 1951 Stirling Clutha Presbytery, 30 January 1958 - resigned 30 June 963 Hoon Hay Christchurch Presbytery 29.8.1963 Minister Emeritus 9 January 1971 Joined St. James Spreydon 16 May 1971, over thirty years at St. James carried out his ministry visiting the sick, elder and less fortunate. “In the years of rehabilitation and peace as well as those of Ian’s war gifts for ministry are remembered gratefully. He had the gift of relating quickly and sensitively to people not only within the church but in the wider community. He will be remembered in many ways.” (from Obit.) In younger days excelled at hockey and cricket, then in later years at bowls, member of the Barrington Bowling Club The third son of Rev Josiah and Jessie Ryburn. Died 6 August 2002 at Christchurch