| Regimental number | 1641 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Victoria Street, Horse Shoe Bend, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Dennis O'Brien, Horse Shoe Bend, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 29 February 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 3 March 1919 |
| Date of death | 8 September 1928 |
| Place of burial | West Maitland Cemetery |