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Edward Bruce OLIVER

Regimental number939
Date of birth5 September 1895
Place of birthMilang, South Australia
ReligionCongregational
OccupationCivil servant
AddressMilang, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 9.5"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinFather, Captain C Oliver, Milang, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 1 year in the 76th Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date1 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name10th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1917
Discharge date25 March 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board 21 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit not due to misconduct: right arm amputated), Adelaide, 25 March 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 December 1973
Age at death78
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, OLIVER Edward Bruce

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