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We remember Denis O'brien West
We remember Denis O'brien West
Timeline
Timeline
1884
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1963
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Denis O'brien |
| Initials | DO |
| Last Name | West |
| Source | 7964412 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Ply/12883 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Corporal Acting Serjeant | ||
| Royal Navy | 12883 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Plymouth Division | Private | |
| Royal Navy | 12883 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Plymouth Division | Corporal | |
| Royal Navy | 12883 | Royal Marine Light Infantry | Plymouth Division | Sergeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Messina Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian West | son | 1926 | |
| Maurice West | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Mary | mother | ||
| William O'brien West | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Riman | wife | 15th November 1924 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-24 | 5'9" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1904-05-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Service record for Denis O'Brien West | Anthony26083 |
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