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We remember William Henry Olive
We remember William Henry Olive
Timeline
Timeline
1891
sibling
Edward Aka Edmund Olive
Source:9269213
1891
1894
1894
location
37 Granville Street, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269186
25th April 1894
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9269205
31st March 1901
1901
location
130 Taylorson Street, Ordsall-in-Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269205
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9269213
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Van Man
Baker
Source:9269213
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Bute Street, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269213
2nd April 1911
1913
dates
Age 19
Source:9269154
26th June 1913
1913
employment
Ironworker
Source:9269154
26th June 1913
1913
enlistment
Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9269154
26th June 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
1734
Lancashire Fusiliers
8th Battalion
Source:9269154
26th June 1913 - 4th August 1914
1913
location
1 Bute Street, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269154
26th June 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
305188
Lancashire Fusiliers
1/8th Battalion
Source:9269154
5th August 1914 - 7th August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9269154
5th May 1915 - 14th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
305188
Lancashire Fusiliers
1/8th Battalion
Source:9269154
8th August 1915 - 6th May 1918
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded in action and/or illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9269154
1st September 1915
1918
events
Munitions work
Class 'P' Reserve
His National Roll entry provides confirmation that he was engaged on munitions work, though it does not state where.
Source:9269154
6th May 1918 - 20th February 1919
1918
dates
Age 24
Source:9269238
18th August 1918
1918
employment
Hammerman
Source:9269238
18th August 1918
1918
marriage
Elsie Robinson
Source:9269238
18th August 1918
1918
location
1 Bute Street, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9269238
18th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:3327432
20th February 1919
1922
children
Charles E Olive
Source:9269228
11th November 1922
1939
dates
Age 45
Source:9269228
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Shed Repairer
Manchester Ship Canal Company
Source:9269228
29th September 1939
1939
location
4 Howard Avenue, Monton, Eccles, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9269228
29th September 1939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Olive |
| Source | 9269154 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bute Street, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 1 Bute Street, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 26th June 1913 | |
| 1 Bute Street, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th August 1918 | |
| 130 Taylorson Street, Ordsall-in-Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 37 Granville Street, Salford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th April 1894 | |
| 4 Howard Avenue, Monton, Eccles, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 305188 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1/8th Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 1734 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 305188 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 1/8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Olive | son | 11th November 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Olive | father | ||
| Harriet Olive | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Aka Edmund Olive | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Robinson | wife | 18th August 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1913-06-26 | 5'8" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerks - Baptism | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerks - Marriage | Barry1338 |
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