Cheryl Hobson: Threads of Memory (2015)

DateApril 2015DescriptionDuring the 2015 Threads of memory project run by the Tauranga City Libraries, Cheryl recounted details of her five Great Uncles, of whom only one returned from the First World War.

Thomas O'Gorman and Bridget Lynch married in 1885 (reg. 1885/2460). Five of their son's served during World War I, but only one came safely home:

Cheryl Hobson shares details about the O'Gorman brothers, four of whom never returned from the First World War.
John O'Gorman (1887-1917) Killed in Action
John O'Gorman was born in 1887. He joined the Otago Regiment. John was killed in action on 12 October 1917 (reg. 1918/66800).
Timothy
Timothy O'Gorman was born in 1888. He served with the Otago Regiment. He was killed in action on 23 October 1918 (reg. 1918/50590).
Thomas O'Gorman (1889-1917) Killed in Action
Thomas O'Gorman was born in 1889 (folio. 1889/4127). He served in the Wellington Regiment. Thomas was killed in action on 4 October 1917 (reg. 1918/71988).
Cornelius O'Gorman (1891-1918) Killed in Action
Cornelius O'Gorman was born in 1891 (reg. 1891/15924). He served with the 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade. Cornelius was killed in action on 28 August 1918 (reg. 1918/84164).
Elizabeth Josephine O'Gorman (1896-?)
Elizabeth Josephine O'Gorman was born in 1896 (reg. 1893/15637).
James Tobin O'Gorman (1894-1973)
James Tobin O'Gorman was born in 1894 (reg. 1894/3509). James married Janet Douglas Henderson in 1920 (reg. 1920/9069). He died in 1973 (reg. 1973/43818).
Bedelia O'Gorman (1896-?)
Bedelia O'Gorman was born in 1896 (reg. 1896/16858). She married Mr Morris.
William Patrick O'Gorman (1899-1957)
William Patrick O'Gorman was born in 1899 (reg. 1899/10283). William died in 1957 (reg. 1957/30599).InterviewerStephanie Smith

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O'Gorman brothers

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LocationTauranga City Library

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Cheryl Hobson: Threads of Memory (2015)