Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Maurice Joseph Francis O'Brien
In memory of:
Able Seaman Maurice Joseph Francis O'Brien
December 2, 1940
Military Service
C/JX 181095
19
Navy
Royal Navy
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
CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom
39, 3.
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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