Basic Details
Surname
O'Farrell
Forenames
A H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Archibald Hugh
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
As the college archie states: 'Archibald O’Farrell was due to enter the College in Michaelmas Term 1917, but chose to enter the army first and his service commenced on 3 January 1918. Second Lieutenant Archibald O’Farrell served with the Irish Guards in France and was killed in action at Flesquières on 27 September 1918.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Irish Guards
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Second Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Flesquières
Year of death
1918
Month of death
September
Day of death
27
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action