David O'CONNOR

Regimental number47176
Date of birth23 November 1893
Place of birthIreland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTeamster
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 8.5"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinFather, D O'Connor, Glenmeagh, Kilkean, Co Cork, Ireland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date24 January 1917
Place of enlistmentTimaru
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 84 Turakina on 26 April 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateKilled in Action 12 October 1917
Age at death from cemetery records27
Place of burialNo known grave
Commemoration detailsTyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 7), nr Ieper, Belgium
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Daniel and Mary O'Connor (nee Murphy), Glenseagh, Kiskeam, Banteer, Co Cork, Ireland
Other details

War service: Western Front

Embarked Wellington, 26 April 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 20 July 1917, and marched into Sling Camp.

Proceeded overseas to France, 6 September 1917; joined 4th Bn, NZ Rifle Brigade, in the field, 16 September 1917, and posted to B Company.

Killed in action, 12 October 1917.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 30
Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21381620