| Regimental number | 3223 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle England |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Harris Street, Cessnock, West Maitland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, G B Oliver, Harris Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 14th October, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, the Battery being in a new position, registration was being carried out. This N.C.O., when telephone lines failed owing to heavy shell fire, showed great determination in opening visual communication between the Observing Station and the Battery and coolness in maintaining it in spite of heavy shell fire. His action enabled the Battery to be registered and thus be ready for service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
