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Maurice Joseph Francis O'Brien

In memory of:

Able Seaman Maurice Joseph Francis O'Brien

December 2, 1940

Military Service

Service Number:

C/JX 181095

Age:

19

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Forfar

Additional Information

Son of Maurice and Margaret O'Brien, of St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

Brother of Able Seaman Michael Francis O'Brien, who died while serving with the Merchant Navy. Brother of David who served with the Royal Navy Auxiliary and accidently drowned on September 28, 1942, in St. John's Harbour when his ship was in port. His brother Denis served in the Royal Navy and returned home safely. His brother John briefly enlisted with the Royal Navy, then joined the Newfoundland Militia and served until April 30, 1941.

Commemorated on Page 186 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

39, 3.

Location:

The Chatham Naval Memorial overlooks the town of Chatham and is approached by a steep path from the Town Hall Gardens.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Margaret O’Brien created the memorial grotto at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Outer Cove after losing four of her six sons during World War Two.

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    Memorial – Margaret O’Brien created the memorial grotto at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Outer Cove after losing four of her six sons during World War Two.
  • Memorial– Margaret O’Brien created the memorial grotto at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Outer Cove after losing four of her six sons during World War Two.

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    Memorial – Margaret O’Brien created the memorial grotto at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Outer Cove after losing four of her six sons during World War Two.
  • Memorial– The memorial, which serves to honour veterans from all military sections, will encourage people to remember those who died fighting for Canada. The memorial was paid for by the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

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    Memorial – The memorial, which serves to honour veterans from all military sections, will encourage people to remember those who died fighting for Canada. The memorial was paid for by the Royal Canadian Legion, as well as the municipal, provincial, and federal governments.

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