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William Lawrence Joseph O'BRIEN

Regimental number1777
Place of birthGlenrowan Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressHansonville, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinBrother, Thomas O'Brien, Hansonville, Victoria
Enlistment date26 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll8936
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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