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Edward Alexander OLIVER

Regimental number956
Place of birthApsley Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressNeuarpurr, via Goroke, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, Walter Oliver, Neuarpurr, via Goroke, Victoria
Enlistment date10 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name38th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/55/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Family/military connectionsBrother: 957 Lance Corporal Henry Francis OLIVER, 38th Bn, killed in action, 13 October 1917.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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