| Date of birth | 27 July 1913 |
| Date of death | 16 April 1941 |
| Spouses name | Maggie |
| Fathers name | Putu O'Brien |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Buried where | Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece. 13.E.18 |
| Last known residence | Ohau, Levin |
| Awards | 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; NZ War Service Medal |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Place of death | Greece |
| 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 |
Died aged 27 years
NOK: Mrs P O’Brien (mother), Te Puke, Maketu, Bay of Plenty.
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