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George H. O'Brien Jr.
George H. O'Brien, Jr., of Midland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005.
He was born September 10, 1926 to George H. O'Brien, Sr., and Della Cartwright O'Brien in Fort Worth, Texas. George was raised and educated in Big Spring, Texas. He later attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a B.S. in Geology. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War receiving the Medal of Honor in 1952 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced). On July 28, 1979 he married Sandra Rogers Holland in Lubbock, Texas. His memberships include the Medal of Honor Society, AAPG and the Marine Scholarship.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
George is survived by his wife, Sandra O'Brien of Midland, TX; daughter, Terrye O'Brien of Austin, TX; sons, Mike O'Brien and his wife, Susan, of Midland, TX; Robb O'Brien of Fort Worth, TX; Dick Holland and his wife, Jody, of Midland, TX; daughter, Ann Daugherty and her husband, Mark, of Alpine, TX; daughter, Dorothy Stillwell and her husband, Frank, of Dallas, TX; brother, Joe O'Brien and his wife Edith of Fairfax, VA; and numerous grandchildren.
Memorial services have been scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 14, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008.
SEMPER FI MY BROTHER
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I knew Mr. O'Brien since the the '70's and he worked everyday in the PATCH. Not just in the office but the field. I stood at attention everyday I worked with him and after 3 days of ATTENTION I was told to be AT EASE. :marine:
George H. O'Brien Jr.
George H. O'Brien, Jr., of Midland, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005.
He was born September 10, 1926 to George H. O'Brien, Sr., and Della Cartwright O'Brien in Fort Worth, Texas. George was raised and educated in Big Spring, Texas. He later attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a B.S. in Geology. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War receiving the Medal of Honor in 1952 for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company H, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced). On July 28, 1979 he married Sandra Rogers Holland in Lubbock, Texas. His memberships include the Medal of Honor Society, AAPG and the Marine Scholarship.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
George is survived by his wife, Sandra O'Brien of Midland, TX; daughter, Terrye O'Brien of Austin, TX; sons, Mike O'Brien and his wife, Susan, of Midland, TX; Robb O'Brien of Fort Worth, TX; Dick Holland and his wife, Jody, of Midland, TX; daughter, Ann Daugherty and her husband, Mark, of Alpine, TX; daughter, Dorothy Stillwell and her husband, Frank, of Dallas, TX; brother, Joe O'Brien and his wife Edith of Fairfax, VA; and numerous grandchildren.
Memorial services have been scheduled for 3:00 P.M. Monday, March 14, 2005 at First Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 3008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008.
SEMPER FI MY BROTHER
books :marine:
I knew Mr. O'Brien since the the '70's and he worked everyday in the PATCH. Not just in the office but the field. I stood at attention everyday I worked with him and after 3 days of ATTENTION I was told to be AT EASE. :marine: