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We remember Thomas John Oliver
We remember Thomas John Oliver
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1894
sibling
William Henry Oliver
Source:8688221
1894
1896
sibling
George Edward Oliver
Source:8688221
1896
1899
sibling
Cecil Charles Oliver
Source:8688221
1899
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8688221
1901
1901
dates
Age 9
Source:8704879
April 1901
1901
location
7 Bridge Terrace, Weston-Super-Mare
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8704879
April 1901
1908
sibling
Frederick John Oliver
Source:8688221
1908
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8688221
1911
1911
dates
Age 19
Source:8704880
April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Weston Super Mare
United Kingdom
Source:8704880
April 1911
1911
employment
General labourer
weston-super-mare
United Kingdom
Source:8688221
April 1911
1911
location
14 Bridge Terrace, Drove Rd, W S M
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8704880
April 1911
1912
sibling
Ernest Edward Oliver
Source:8688221
1912
1914
dates
Age 22
Source:8704885
20th September 1914
1914
employment
Railway Office
Great Western Railway
Weston Super Mare
United Kingdom
Source:8704885
20th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8704885
20th September 1914
1914
marriage
Ada Nichols
Source:8704882
27th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14977
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:8688221
November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14977
Gloucestershire Regiment
12 (service) Battalion
Source:3330799
November 1914
1915
children
William Thomas Oliver
Source:8688221
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8688216
21st November 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8704907
21st November 1915 - 2nd July 1918
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14977
Gloucester Regiment
12 (service) battalion
Source:3330799
10th January 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Inflammation of connective tissue left foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:8688221
11th May 1917 - 16th May 1917
1917
events
Demoted
Military Discipline
France
Source:8704889
2nd June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
14977
Gloucestershire Regiment
12 Service Bn
Source:3330799
2nd June 1917 - 11th July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14977
Gloucestershire Regiment
12 Service Bn
Source:3330799
12th July 1917 - 17th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
14977
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:8704889
18th October 1917 - 20th August 1918
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
14977
Gloucester Regiment
Source:3330799
18th October 1917 - 20th August 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
14977
Gloucestershire Regiment
12 Service Bn
Source:3330799
21st August 1918 - 19th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8704889
19th March 1919
1921
children
Doris May Oliver
Source:8688221
1921
1923
children
Marie Eileen Oliver
Source:8688221
17th July 1923
1925
children
John Gerald Oliver
Source:8688221
1925
1928
children
Joyce Anne Oliver
Source:8688221
1928
1939
dates
Age 47
Source:8704912
April 1939
1939
employment
Engine Driver
Great Western Railway
Weston Super Mare
United Kingdom
Source:8704912
April 1939
1939
location
26 Langford Road, Weston Super Mare
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8704912
April 1939
1972
death
Not War Related
St Johns, Axbridge, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8688221
16th December 1972
burial
Weston-Super-Mare
United Kingdom
Source:8688221
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas John |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Oliver |
| Source | 8688221 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Bridge Terrace, Drove Rd, W S M | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 | |
| 26 Langford Road, Weston Super Mare | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1939 | |
| 7 Bridge Terrace, Weston-Super-Mare | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 12 Service Bn | Private | |
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucester Regiment | 12 (service) battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 12 Service Bn | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucester Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 12 Service Bn | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 14977 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 12 (service) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Thomas Oliver | son | 1915 | |
| Doris May Oliver | daughter | 1921 | |
| Marie Eileen Oliver | daughter | 17th July 1923 | |
| John Gerald Oliver | son | 1925 | |
| Joyce Anne Oliver | daughter | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Annie Amesbury | mother | ||
| Thomas George Oliver | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Oliver | brother | 1894 | |
| George Edward Oliver | brother | 1896 | |
| Cecil Charles Oliver | brother | 1899 | |
| Frederick John Oliver | brother | 1908 | |
| Ernest Edward Oliver | brother | 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Nichols | wife | 27th September 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-20 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Family photoTop Row :- George, Tom J and Tom Oliver. Middle Row :- Annie Amesbury, Fred Oliver, Ada Nichols and WT Oliver. Bottom Row :- Ernest and Cecil OliverContributed by:
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CWGC Headstone Rfn JG OliverTom's younger son was killed in action in Holland on 26 Sept 1944Contributed by:
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ID CertificateTom's ID Certificate confirming L/Sgt rank and confirming his status as an officer cadetContributed by:
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Communities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| family tree entry | Sarah93321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| medal record | Sarah93321 | |
| Family photo | Sarah93321 | |
| Thomas John Oliver | Sarah93321 | |
| birth and death info | Sarah93321 | |
| 1901 census | Sarah93321 | |
| 1911 census | Sarah93321 | |
| wedding | Sarah93321 | |
| attestation | Sarah93321 | |
| attestation | Sarah93321 | |
| record of service 1 | Sarah93321 | |
| record of service | Sarah93321 | |
| capbadge | Sarah93321 | |
| 1939 register | Sarah93321 | |
| CWGC Headstone Rfn JG Oliver | Sarah93321 | |
| ID Certificate | Sarah93321 |
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