| Regimental number | 88 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | 61 St Vincent Place, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs O'Brien, 402 Drummond Street, North Ballarat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 1st Pnr Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 1 Pnr Btn Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Courage and constant devotion to duty during period February-September 1917 as Platoon Commander.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Westhoek on 29 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rescuing three artillery drivers who were severely wounded by a shell which burst among the men and their horses. He extricated the men, dressed their wounds, and helped them to a place of safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: Bar to Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2284 Driver John O'BERN, 'K' Ammunition Park, accidentally killed, 13 December 1917. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
