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Soldier – O’Brien W. – Killed in Action

November 1918

Mexborough and Swinton Times November 16, 1918

Rifleman William O’Brien
Royal Irish Rifles,

Rifleman William O’Brien 13, Orchard street, Mexboro”, has been killed in action after thirteen months and leaves, a widow and four children.

He was 34 years of age, and before enlistment was employed at the Manvers Main colliery.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rifleman
O’BRIEN, W
Service Number 10609
Died 14/10/1918
1st Bn.
Royal Irish Rifles
Husband of Mrs. F. O’Brien, of 13, Orchard St., Mexborough, Yorks.

DADIZEELE NEW BRITISH CEMETERY I. D. 6.