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James O'BRIEN

Regimental number691
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressEdenhope, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs S O'Brien, Edenhope, Victoria
Previous military serviceArmy Veterinary Corps
Enlistment date28 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th and 5th Mobile Veterinary Section, 17th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A58 Kabinga on 8 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Mobile Veterinary Section
FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Other detailsMedals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 January 1928

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