Service Details
Name:
 O'HARA
Given Name:
 JAMES BERNARD
Initials:
 J B
Service No:
 MW/17
Rank:
 Staff Sergeant
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Regiment:
 Camp Commandants Staff, S.A. Forces
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Unit:
 Dispersal Camp Maitland
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Former Regiment:
 formerly 8th SAI 2333
Date of Death:
 1921-06-16
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Cause of Death:
 Died at St. Patricks Hospital, Waterford, England, possibly due to effects of fracture
Decorations:
 D C M
Citations:
 ***Not yet accepted for War Grave Status by CWGC, need service file
Additional
Information:
Husband of Mrs. O'Hara, of Wynberg. D C M LG Sup 27 July 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry as senior machine-gun N.C.O. While changing positions a man was wounded, and Sjt. O'Hara, after getting his gun safely into position, returned under heavy fire and carried the wounded man into safety. He has set a fine example of coolness under fire."
Commemoration
Country:
 United Kingdom
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Cemetery:
 WATERFORD AREA CEMETERY ?
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