| Regimental number | 3489 |
| Place of birth | Holbeach England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | Dulacca, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Frederick Oliver, Wood Lane, Holbeach, Lincolnshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 47th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray on 22 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack west and north of BRAY on the morning of the 22nd August, 1918, this soldier was No. 1 of a gun team and was badly wounded in the arm. Notwithstanding the severity of his wounds, and the fact that the position was subjected to a heavy enemy barrage, he remained at his post until the completion of his task, thereby setting a fine example of endurance and fortitude to all in the vicinity.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
