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We remember John Olive
We remember John Olive
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1898
enlistment
Source:8581375
20th August 1898
1898
service
Royal Navy
Gunner
7618
Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Good Hope
Source:8581374
20th August 1898 - 1st November 1914
marriage
Ada
Source:8581384
1914
death
Killed in Action
Lost on HMS Good Hope at the Battle of Coronel, off the coast of Chile
Source:8581374
1st November 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Olive |
| Source | 8581371 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 7618 | Royal Marine Artillery, HMS Good Hope | Gunner |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 159 - Admiralty: Royal Marines: Registers of Service | Bryan5462 |
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