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9500   Rifleman Patrick O'Hara
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Dated added: 30/12/2015   Last updated: 28/10/2021
Personal Details
Regiment/Service: 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles (British Army)
Died: 28/01/1917 (Killed in Action)
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Summary      
Patrick O’Hara was born in the Dungannon area. Patrick enlisted in Newtownards. Private Patrick O’Hara was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action in Belgium on Sunday 28th January 1917. The 2nd Presbyterian Church in Dungannon lists a Private David O'Hara, killed in action, who served with Royal Rifles. He lived Killyquinn. It’s possible that is the same man. Further evidence required.
Further Information
Patrick O’Hara was born in the Dungannon area.
Patrick enlisted in Newtownards
Medal card
Private Patrick O’Hara was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles when he was killed in action in Belgium on Sunday 28th January 1917.
Private Patrick O’Hara is buried in Berks Cemetery Extension in Belgium.
The 2nd Presbyterian Church in Dungannon lists a Private David O'Hara, killed in action, who served with Royal Rifles. He lived Killyquinn. It’s possible that is the same man. Further evidence required.
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References and Links
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1 2nd Presbyterian Dungannon Private David O'Hara, killed in action, lived Killyquinn
2 FindAGrave.com Poor photo of Private Patrick O'Hara's grave
3 National Archives UK Medal Card can be purchased here
4 Townlands.ie - Killyquinn Located west of Stangmore Junction
5 War Graves Photographic Project Photo of Private Patrick O'Hara's grave can be purchased here
Dungannon District's War Dead Acknowledgements 2015-2023