O'BRIEN, John Patrick Joseph
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Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant (Acting Temporary Captain)
Unit / Base:
40RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Captain John O'Brien was awarded the Military Cross for courage, leadership and resource in operations which led to the crossing of the Garigliano River in the face of determined opposition, from the enemy.
Sources
London Gazette 36474, page 1777.
National Archives file WO 373/47/153.
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