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We remember Daniel O'brien
We remember Daniel O'brien
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Kate O'brien Or Mcguire
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1889
1896
sibling
David O'brien
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1896
1898
sibling
Elizabeth O'brien
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1898
1904
sibling
William O'brien
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1904
1914
enlistment
Alexandria, Dunmarton
United Kingdom
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6th January 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
D/8649
2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
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6th January 1914 - 23rd March 1918
1914
events
Offences
Military Discipline
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24th October 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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24th May 1915
1917
events
Drunk On Guard
Military Discipline
In the Field
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13th January 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
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17th June 1917 - 28th June 1917
1919
location
42 Susannah Street, Alexandria, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
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25th August 1919
employment
Labourer (Printfield)
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service
British Army
Private
1814
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
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1918
death
Killed in Action
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23rd March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panel 2 and 3.
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sibling
John O'brien
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Daniel |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | O'brien |
| Source | 3297069 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Susannah Street, Alexandria, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th August 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1814 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | D/8649 | 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary O'Brien | mother | ||
| David O'Brien | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William O'Brien | brother | 1904 | |
| Elizabeth O'Brien | sister | 1898 | |
| Kate O'Brien or McGuire | sister | 1889 | |
| David O'Brien | brother | 1896 | |
| John O'Brien | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Pale | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-01-05 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Scots Greys Cap BadgeScots Greys Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Daniel O'Brien.
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Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France - 1Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, where Daniel O'Brien is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France - 2Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, where Daniel O'Brien is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France - 3Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France, where Daniel O'Brien is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)More about 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
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Pozieres Memorial, Somme, FranceMore about Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vincent96527 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Scots Greys Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France - 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France - 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Pozieres Memorial, Somme, France - 3 | Vincent96527 |
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