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John Thomas O'Brien

Private

14th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss W. Gates
  • Plaque: 689

Additional Info

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Biography

John Thomas O'Brien enlisted in Warracknabeal, Victoria at the age of 36 on the 10th of May 1915. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Clerk. He volunteered and was stationed with the 14th Battalion, 7th Reinforcements with the Regimental number 2418. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 16th of August 1917. Tree number 689.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour