Historical information

John Thomas O'Bree enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.

Physical description

Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree.
1. Military Medal.
2. British War Medal 1914-19.
3. Victory Medal.
4. War Medal 1939-45.
5. Australian Service Medal.

Inscriptions & markings

1 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf"
2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn"
4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"