John O'Brien
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| John O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1891-06-20 Newcastle |
| Died | 1916-09-20 |
| Occupation | Soldier |
John O'Brien (20 June 1891 – 20 September 1916 (aged 25)) was a Canadian soldier who enlisted at Port Arthur in the Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment). O'Brien died on active service during the First World War.[1]
Early life
O'Brien was born at Newcastle on 20 June 1891.[1]
Service
O'Brien enlisted at Port Arthur and served as a lance corporal (service number 73397) in the Army, Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) (28th Bn.).[1]
Death
O'Brien died of wounds on 20 September 1916, aged 25. He is commemorated at Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (grave reference VIII. A. 32).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "John O'Brien", Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Veterans Affairs Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada).
External links
- Canadian Expeditionary Force service file, Library and Archives Canada (RG 150, Accession 1992-93/166).