Identity
Person No.
19284
Service No.
MW/17
Last Name
First Name
James Bernard
Initials
J B
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Unknown
Age at Death
Unknown
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Died at St. Patricks Hospital, Waterford, England, possibly due to effects of fracture
Grave Reference
Unknown
Location
Additional Information
Notes
Husband of Mrs. O'Hara, of Wynberg. D C M LG Sup 27 July 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry as senior machine-gun N.C.O. While changing positions a man was wounded, and Sjt. O'Hara, after getting his gun safely into position, returned under heavy fire and carried the wounded man into safety. He has set a fine example of coolness under fire."
Citation
***Not yet accepted for War Grave Status by CWGC, need service file
External Source
Unknown
South African War Graves Project