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We remember John Charles Oliver
We remember John Charles Oliver
Timeline
Timeline
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1881
1891
1914
1914
1914
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1917
1917
1917
Details
Details
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Talbot Road, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 - 1891 | |
| 26 Crescent Road, Wrexham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th October 1914 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 48035 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 27th Siege Battery | Gunner |
| 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 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Oliver | father | ||
| Sarah Vaughan | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Oliver | brother | 1863 | |
| William H Oliver | brother | 1867 | |
| Robert J Oliver | brother | 1870 | |
| Sarah E Page nee Oliver | sister | 1867 | |
| Albert E Oliver | brother | 1876 | |
| Edith May Berry nee Oliver | sister | 1880 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Sandy |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-10-27 | 5'8" |
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Wayne117646 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Wales & Scotland Census 1891 | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Wales & Scotland Census 1881 | Wayne117646 | |
| Liverpool Echo | Wayne117646 |
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