Canadian Virtual War Memorial
George O'Brien
In memory of:
Corporal George O'Brien
September 15, 1916
Military Service
71298
28
Army
Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)
27th Bn.
Additional Information
Son of Neil and Margaret O'Brien, of 20, Strathnaver, Kinbrace, Sutherland, Scotland.
Commemorated on Page 143 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
COURCELETTE BRITISH CEMETERY
Somme, France
IV. B. 28.
Courcelette is a village some 10 kilometres north-east of the town of Albert, just off the D929 road to Bapaume. The Courcelette British Cemetery is approximately 1 kilometre west of the village on the south side of a track, suitable for cars, from the secondary road from Courcelette to Pozieres. The route is signposted in the village.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Details
Newspaper Clipping – In memory of the men and women memorialized on the pages of the Winnipeg Evening Tribune during World War One. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Details
Photo of GEORGE O'BRIEN – Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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