Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Vincent O'Brien
In memory of:
Private William Vincent O'Brien
July 1, 1916
Military Service
1068
21
Army
Royal Newfoundland Regiment
1st Bn.
Additional Information
Son of John and Mary O'Brien, of Avondale, District Harbour Main, Newfoundland.
Commemorated on Page 90 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France
D. 16.
Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Digital Collection
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Photo of William (Billy) O'Brien – William (Billy) O'Brien at approximately 18 years old. This photo was taken before the war in New York where he and many young men from Avondale went to work as Ironworkers. -
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