Regimental number | 1426 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Elphinstone, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, John O'Brien, Elphinstone, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BELLICOURT on 29th September 1918, Private O'BRIEN was accompanying his platoon officer through the village, when the officer was wounded. Private O'BRIEN immediately assisted him, and got him to a place of safety. The village was being heavily shelled at the time but Private O'BRIEN after having obtained volunteers returned to the village, and carried his officer to a dugout well clear. He showed exceptional courage throughout the remainder of the day in carrying messages successfully through the heaviest fife for his Company Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |