83 Squadron, Royal Air Force.

Killed in action on the 3 April 1943.

Buried in the Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany.

The register records that he was the son of Jack and Cissie O'Brien of Burnley, Lancashire and the husband of Jennie O'Brien. He was aged 22 at the time of his death.

The wedding photograph of Raymond O'Brien and Jennie Maden courtesy of Jennie's daughter, Kathleen Raynor. The photo above is also of Raymond (right) with an unknown friend.