| Regimental number | 7/250 |
| Address | Blenheim, Marlborough |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, Jeremiah O'Brien, Blenheim, Marlborough |
| Rank on embarkation | Trooper |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Lyttelton on |
| The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his troop and let them forward in a most gallant manner. He has at all times set a fine
example of courage and determination.'
Source: London Gazette Date: Mentioned in Despatches 'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander in Chief,
Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body |