Regimental number | 6248 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Lake Grace PO, Lake Grace, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
Place of burial | Brookwood Military Cemetery (Plot XI, Row B, Grave No. 22), Surrey, England |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 80 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Martha OLIVER, White Dam, Jairing, Western Australia. Native of Western Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For the very gallant and able manner in which he carried out his duties during operations near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. On reaching our objective, he proceeded out under our barrage, with a small section of snipers, to cover consolidation; and during this time, he accounted for an entire gun crew at close quarters with his rifle. He remained at the edge of our barrage, keeping the enemy's heads down until seriously wounded by a sniper, and while returning to our lines, assisted a wounded man to seek shelter. During the whole operation, his leadership and example were such as to inspire the greatest confidence in all men in his vicinity. He is strongly recommended for high distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |