Charles Douglas O'Brien

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Charles Douglas O'Brien
Born1911-12-10
Dungola
Died1945-02-18
OccupationSoldier
Father
Mother
Charles Douglas O'Brien

Charles Douglas O'Brien ((1911-12-10)10 December 1911 – 18 February 1945(1945-02-18) (aged 33)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Toronto Scottish Regiment (M.G.), R.C.I.C.. O'Brien died on active service during the Second World War.[1]

Early life

O'Brien was born at Dungola on 10 December 1911, the son of Charles Percival O'Brien and Lena Gertrude O'Brien.[1]

Service

O'Brien enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a private (service number H/62643) in the Army, Toronto Scottish Regiment (M.G.), R.C.I.C..[1]

Death

O'Brien died on 18 February 1945, aged 33. He is commemorated at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery (grave reference XXV. B. 13.).[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Charles Douglas O'Brien", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).