Gnr
John Maurice Orr Colahan
Information about birth
Place of birth: Kenilworth, Cape Town South Africa, South Africa |
Army information
Country: Australia |
Force: Australian Imperial Force |
Rank: Gunner |
Service number: 4516 |
Enlistment date: 16/12/1916 |
Enlistment place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Units: — Australian Field Artillery, 14th Bty. 5th Bde. (Last known unit) |
Information about death
Date of death: 14/10/1917 |
Memorial
Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial Panel: 7 stone G |
Distinctions and medals 2
British War Medal Medal |
Victory Medal Medal |
Points of interest 2
#1 | Place of birth | ||
#2 | Enlistment place |
Sources 2
CWGC https://www.cwgc.org/find/find-war-dead/results?firstName=John%2BMaurice%2BOrr&lastName=Colahan&serviceNumber=4516 Sources used |
The long long Trail https://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/ Sources used |