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O'Neill, John Arthur

Rank : Private

Army Number : 4367

Unit : 1/5th Bn

Biography :

Served with the 5th Bn in World War One, enlisting 26.5.1915 and entering France 2.3.1916. Died of wounds (gas) in France and Flanders campaign 10.7.1916, aged 38. He is buried at Le Treport Military Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France.

Medal Card: O'Neill Arthur, Pte, 4367 - Victory and British War Medals.

Military History Sheet:

Home: 26.5.1916 to 3.3.1916 - 282 days
France: 4.3.1916 to 10.7.1916 - 130 days

Total service: 1 year 47 days

NOK: Rhoda Annie O'Neill, wife, 25 Stockwell Head, Hinckley

Died of wounds in 2nd Canadian General Hospital, Le Treport.

CWGC:

O'NEILL, JOHN ARTHUR
Rank: Private
Service No: 4367
Date of Death: 10/07/1916
Age: 38
Regiment/Service: Leicestershire Regiment 5th Bn.
Grave Reference: Plot 2. Row N. Grave 3B.
Cemetery: LE TREPORT MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information: Son of Thomas and Ann O'Neill, of Hinckley, and husband of Rhoda Annie O'Neill, of 25, Stockwell Head, Hinckley.

Date of Birth : 22.2.1879

Place of Birth : Hinckley, Leicestershire

Date of Death : 10.7.1916

Place of Death : France

Civil Occupation : Boot maker

Period of Service : 1915-1916

Conflicts : WW1

Places Served : France and Flanders

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