ISOB Patrick J. O'Brien -1st Infantry Division, WW1
Details:
In the cemetery.
A private inscribed upright headstone toped by an Irish Cross.
The Isolated Burial (ISOB) of Private Patrick Joseph O'Brien who immigrated to the United States and fought in World War 1 serving with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. He was killed in action on October 6, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France.
Source:
https://ww2irishaviation.com/jpquinlan/irishdoughboys.htm
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Monument Text:
Erected by Patrick O'Brien.
In loving memory of his son
Patrick USA army
who died in France.
Oct 6th 1918 aged 27 years.
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
1st Infantry Division
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF)
Wars:
WWI
Battles:
Meuse-Argonne Offensive