| Regimental number | 26/1019 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, C O'Driscoll, 17 Vesey Street, East India Docks Road, London EC, England |
| Previous military service | Served for 2 years on Training Ship 'Exmouth'; time expired; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Trentham |
| Rank on embarkation | Rifleman |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, C Company, |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | No known grave |
| Commemoration details | Tyne Cot Memorial (New Zealand Apse, Panel No 7), Belgium |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on the 12th October 1917. This Rifleman was a Runner
attached to Battalion Headquarters, and did very valuable work, carrying messages under intense machine gun, and at times, heavy shell fire. He was constantly employed from 6am to 9pm when he was severely wounded, working throughout that time in the forward part of the battle area. His gallantry, devotion, and contempt for danger were most marked.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Wellington, 6 February 1916; disembarked Suez, 15 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, France. Detached to NZ Wing 2/A Reinforcements Camp, 4 June 1917; rejoined unit, in the field, 18 June 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 29 August 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 11 September 1917. Wounded in action, 12 October 1917 Note on file: 'Buried shell hole sheet 28. Reported by Rev. G.E. Browne, attached 9th GHQ.' Court of Enquiry, 21 November 1917, concluded: 'Killed in action, 12 October 1917.' Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 27 Archives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 21381852 |