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We remember William Olive
We remember William Olive
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Amelia Olive
Source:9268477
1876
1878
sibling
Dinah Olive
Source:9268477
1878
1886
sibling
Mary Ann Olive
Source:9268477
1886
1888
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:9268477
5th April 1891
1891
location
27 Hawkshead Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9268477
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Ethel Olive
Source:9268489
1894
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:9268489
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Errand Boy
Source:9268489
31st March 1901
1901
location
28 Hawkshead Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9268489
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:9268496
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
House Painter
Source:9268496
2nd April 1911
1911
location
59 Miller Arcade, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9268496
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Edith Aka Ada Molloy
Source:9268529
30th May 1914
1914
children
Winifred Doris Olive
Source:9268436
28th November 1914
1917
enlistment
Source:9268461
6th August 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 2nd Class
121551
Source:9268461
6th August 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
employment
Painter
Source:9268436
1st April 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
121551
Royal Air Force
Source:9268436
1st April 1918 - 16th June 1918
1918
appointments
Batman
Source:9268436
17th June 1918 - 28th August 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private
121551
Royal Air Force
Source:9268436
17th June 1918 - 28th August 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9268436
28th August 1918
1924
children
Mary Olive
Source:9268523
20th February 1924
1939
dates
Age 51
Source:9268523
29th September 1939
1939
employment
General Labourer
Source:9268523
29th September 1939
1939
location
12 Arch Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9268523
29th September 1939
1954
dates
Age 66
Source:9268534
1954
appointments
Painter
Source:9268436
employment
Painter
Source:6671576
1954
death
Source:9268534
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Olive |
| Source | 6671576 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Arch Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 27 Hawkshead Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 28 Hawkshead Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 59 Miller Arcade, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 121551 | Royal Air Force | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 121551 | Royal Air Force | Private | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 121551 | Air Mechanic 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Olive | daughter | 20th February 1924 | |
| Winifred Doris Olive | daughter | 28th November 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Olive | mother | ||
| Bradlaugh Olive | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Olive | sister | 1886 | |
| Amelia Olive | sister | 1876 | |
| Dinah Olive | sister | 1878 | |
| Ethel Olive | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Aka Ada Molloy | wife | 30th May 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-01 | 5'1" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 | Barry1338 | |
| RAF Muster Roll 1918 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Births Index | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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