| Regimental number | 1736 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Holbeach, Watson Street, Milang, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.9 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Catherine Oliver, Watson Street, Milang, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 1 years in the Senior Cadets; 3 years in 76th Regiment, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In command of his platoon, he made a successful reconnaissance in force, in spite of adverse weather conditions and heavy shell fire, and established an outpost line on ground gained. Later, when the enemy gained a footing in the line, he led his platoon forward, and by his personal courage and leadership he drove back the enemy, and re-established the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orvieto', 1 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 2 February 1920. Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 47 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, OLIVER George James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
