| Regimental number | 1715 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | Baradine, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret O'Brien, c/o J C Massman, Baradine, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/12/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal (Not forwarded) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 13th May 1917 during the operations against the HINDENBURG LINE, a dug-out used as the Signal Office of the Infantry Brigade holding the section of the line to the East of BULLECOURT, was blown in by a direct hit, killing all personnel and destroying instruments - thereby completely severing all communications. Gunner O'BRIEN (who is a Battery linesman), with Sergeant PHIBBS at once volunteered to proceed to the spot and made every endeavour to restore communication. Enemy shelling at the time was extremely intense, many men becoming casualties. This man has on previous occasions been brought to notice for his splendid work and devotion to duty during the SOMME operations.'
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
