John O'BRIEN

Topic: John O'BRIEN

Died aged 27 years

NOK: Mrs P O’Brien (mother), Te Puke, Maketu, Bay of Plenty.

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Date of birth:	27 July 1913
Date of death:	16 April 1941
Awards:	1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; NZ War Service Medal
Occupation:	Labourer
Last known residence:	Ohau, Levin
Cause of death:	Killed in action
Place of death:	Greece
Buried where:	Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece. 13.E.18
Spouses name:	Maggie
Fathers name:	Putu O'Brien
Theatres of war:	Egypt; Greece
Surname:	O'BRIEN
War memorial:	Levin RSA Memorial
Place enlisted:	Palmerston North
Christian names:	John
Wars:	WW 11
Service number:	30047
Date enlisted:	20 November 1939
Final rank:	Private
Regiment or service:	22nd (Motor) Bn NZ Infantry
User reference:	11.283