| Regimental number | 1260 |
| Place of birth | Baldutha, Otago, New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Woodworker |
| Address | Lanark Street, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice O'Hara, Lanark Street, Balclutha, Otago, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | CSM |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work on 9 October 1917 near Zonnebeke.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Tincourt New British Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 33), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 89 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Alice O'Hara, 34 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as one of a party of twelve, which moved forward to attack strong enemy positions. After his officer had been seriously wounded, he took charge, assisting to drive the enemy out of a wood, and to hold the ground gained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
