Policing Genealogy Ireland History
Download| Name: | William O'Brien | Reg No: | 579 |
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Date Of Joining: | 27 March 1922 |
| Date of birth: | 25 July 1896 | Address: | Silvermines, Nenagh, Tipperary |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic. | IRA Rank: | Q.M. Comp. |
| Rank In National Army: | - | RIC Rank: | 0 |
| Foreign Army Rank: | - | If In Cid Or Protection Corps: | - |
| Knowledge Of Irish Language: | - | Height: | 5ft 9 |
| Chest: | 38, 36 | Remarks: | - |
| Keyword: | . | Acknowledgements And Sources: | - |
| Garda Rank at end of service: | - | Where Stationed-DISTRICT(Place): | - |
| End of Service and Reason: | - | Marriage | - |
| Occupation Or Trade: | - | By Whom Recommended: | - |
| Link To Register: | - | ||
| Additional Images: | - | Page Numbers: | 41 and 42 |
| Further Notes: | William Denis O'Brien was the son of John O'Brien (Ex-RIC Constable) and Julia Ryan. He was put on trial with two of his brtoehr on the charge of murdering army pensioner George Sheehan at Boherbee in Silvermines on 4th January 1918. However they would all be eventually acquitted of the murder. Eventually left the Civic Guards and settled in Silvermines. Married Catherine Tobin on 20th July 1942 in Silvermines. Died on 29th June 1970 in Silvermines. His brother was also a Garda: John O'Brien (Reg No. 576). | ||