The AIF Project

John O'BRIEN

Regimental number4385
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressMars Street, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs E O'Brien, Mars Street, Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date25 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Corps Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)


'Work at Bellicourt on 29 September 1918.'
Recommendation date: 19 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91
Date: 23 July 1919

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.