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We remember John Olive
We remember John Olive
Timeline
Timeline
1893
sibling
Elizabeth Olive
Source:9264516
1893
1894
sibling
Katie Olive
Source:9264516
1894
1895
1895
location
Walker Street, Chapelfield, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264502
16th October 1895
1897
sibling
Leonard Olive
Source:9264516
1897
1899
sibling
William Olive
Source:9264516
1899
1900
sibling
Elsie M Olive
Source:9264516
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9264516
31st March 1901
1901
location
6 Chapel Street, Radcliffe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264516
31st March 1901
1904
sibling
Mary Olive
Source:9264519
1904
1907
sibling
Lucy Olive
Source:9264519
1907
1911
dates
Age 15
Source:9264519
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cabinet Maker
Source:9264519
2nd April 1911
1911
location
57 Lena Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264519
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:9264471
10th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9264471
10th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
4911
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:9264471
10th May 1915 - 3rd March 1916
1915
location
57 Lena Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9264471
10th May 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
202075
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
? 1/4th Battalion
Source:9264471
4th March 1916 - 23rd June 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9264471
4th March 1916 - 1919
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
429993
Royal Engineers
1503 Artisan Works Company
Source:9264471
25th June 1917 - 25th May 1919
1918
appointments
Carpenter
Source:9264471
1st February 1918
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:9264507
21st September 1918
1918
marriage
Elsie Gertrude Sutton
Source:9264525
21st September 1918
1918
location
57 Lena Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9264507
21st September 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9264471
25th May 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9264471
25th May 1919
1924
children
Harold Olive
Source:9264525
12th January 1924
1926
children
Irene Olive later Smith
Source:9264525
7th March 1926
1930
children
Kathleen Olive
Source:9264525
5th January 1930
1939
dates
Age 44
Source:9264525
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Joiner
Source:9264525
29th September 1939
1939
location
Welsby Cottage, North Road, Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9264525
29th September 1939
1978
dates
Age 82
Source:9264538
21st April 1978
1978
employment
Cabinet Maker (Retired)
Source:9264538
21st April 1978
1978
location
11 Boundary Close, New Longton, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9264538
21st April 1978
1978
death
Not War Related
1(a) Myocardial degeneration
1(b) Gross rheumatoid arthritis
Eaves Lane Hospital, Chorley, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9264538
21st April 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Olive |
| Source | 862971 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Boundary Close, New Longton, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 21st April 1978 | |
| 57 Lena Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 57 Lena Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 10th May 1915 | ||
| 57 Lena Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st September 1918 | |
| 6 Chapel Street, Radcliffe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Walker Street, Chapelfield, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 16th October 1895 | |
| Welsby Cottage, North Road, Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4911 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 5th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 202075 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | ? 1/4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 429993 | Royal Engineers | 1503 Artisan Works Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Olive | son | 12th January 1924 | |
| Irene Olive later Smith | daughter | 7th March 1926 | |
| Kathleen Olive | daughter | 5th January 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John William Olive | father | ||
| Lucy Olive | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Olive | sister | 1893 | |
| Katie Olive | sister | 1894 | |
| Leonard Olive | brother | 1897 | |
| William Olive | brother | 1899 | |
| Elsie M Olive | sister | 1900 | |
| Mary Olive | sister | 1904 | |
| Lucy Olive | sister | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Gertrude Sutton | wife | 21st September 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-10 | 5'4" |
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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 Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 |
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