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We remember William O'brien
We remember William O'brien
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:8674456
1901
1902
marriage
Johanna
Source:8674471
1902
1903
children
Mary OBrien
Source:8674471
1903
1904
children
Richard OBrien
Source:8674471
1904
1906
children
John OBrien
Source:8674471
1906
1907
children
Johanna OBrien
Source:8674471
1907
1908
children
Honoria OBrien
Source:8674471
1908
1910
children
James OBrien
Source:8674471
1910
1911
employment
Car Driver
Tipperary
Ireland
Source:8674471
1911
1915
enlistment
Source:8671599
3rd May 1915
1919
discharge
Source:8671599
7th June 1919
service
British Army
Private
19748
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:3299924
service
British Army
Private
18082
Royal Munster Fusiliers
Source:3299924
burial
Tipperary Town
Ireland
Source:8657685
sibling
John Obrien
Source:8674456
sibling
Patrick Obrien
Source:8674456
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | O'brien |
| Source | 3299924 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 19748 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 18082 | Royal Munster Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary OBrien | daughter | 1903 | |
| Richard OBrien | son | 1904 | |
| John OBrien | son | 1906 | |
| Johanna OBrien | daughter | 1907 | |
| Honoria OBrien | daughter | 1908 | |
| James OBrien | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary OBrien | mother | ||
| Richard OBrien | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John OBrien | brother | ||
| Patrick OBrien | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna | wife | 1902 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Obituary Notice from local paperNotice of William's death clipped from a local newspaper.
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William's service medalsWar medal and Victory medal showing his Royal Irish fusiliers service number.Contributed by:
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William's service medalsHis service medals showing Royal Irish Fusiliers service number.Contributed by:
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William in later life pictured in Gas House Lane.Photograph of my great grandfather in Tipperary town. Note his horse and cart in the rear ground.
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Funeral notice from local newspaperClipping from a local paper announcing his recent death and funeral.Contributed by:
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Silver War Badge rollShowing award of SWB to William after discharge for being no longer physically fit for war service.Contributed by:
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Medal Index CardShowing William's service numbers for Royal Irish Fusiliers and Royal Munster Fusiliers plus his entitlement to British War Medal & Medal.Contributed by:
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Medal Roll entryShowing William was in 7th Bn. Royal Irish Fusiliers & then 1st Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers.Contributed by:
James91018
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | James91018 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | James91018 | |
| Ireland Census 1911 Transcription | James91018 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary Notice from local paper | James91018 | |
| William's service medals | James91018 | |
| William's service medals | James91018 | |
| William in later life pictured in Gas House Lane. | James91018 | |
| Funeral notice from local newspaper | James91018 | |
| Silver War Badge roll | James91018 | |
| Medal Index Card | James91018 | |
| Medal Roll entry | James91018 |
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