| Rank | Private |
| Service # | A-117199 |
| Unit # | R.C.A.S.C. |
| Resident | Chatham |
The son of Mrs. Ward A. of 143 Park St., Chatham, ON. He married to Ruby (nee Carey) of 97 Joseph St., Chatham, ON. Prior to his enlistment he was a shipping clerk with the P.M. Railway.
Robert enlisted 19/06/43 in Windsor, ON. He trained at Number 12 BTC – Chatham and at Camp Bordon. He was sent overseas in July of 1943. Robert would be wounded in France one week after landing in France. The CDN 7/09/44 reported that Pte. O’Brien was reported recuperating from his wounds received in Normandy.
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