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OLIVER, George James
| Service Number: | 1736 |
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| Enlisted: | 2 June 1916, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 43rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Adelaide, South Australia, 27 April 1894 |
| Home Town: | Parkside, Unley, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Adelaide High School |
| Occupation: | Bank Clerk |
| Died: | Natural causes, Adelaide, South Australia, 1 August 1941, aged 47 years |
| Cemetery: |
Glen Osmond (St. Saviour) Anglican Cemetery, South Australia |
| Memorials: | Adelaide High School Great War Honour Board, Adelaide Savings Bank of South Australia Honour Roll WW1 |
World War 1 Service
| 2 Jun 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 1736, 43rd Infantry Battalion, Adelaide, South Australia | |
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| 9 Jun 1916: | Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 1736, 43rd Infantry Battalion, Enlistment/Embarkation WW1, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Afric embarkation_ship_number: A19 public_note: '' | |
| 9 Jun 1916: | Embarked Private, 1736, 43rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Afric, Adelaide | |
| 2 Feb 1920: | Discharged AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 43rd Infantry Battalion |
YEAR'S GAOL FOR FORGERY
YEAR'S GAOL FOR FORGERY
George James Oliver (39), a bank official, of Portrush road, Marryatville, was ordered imprisonment for 12 months by Mr. Justice Napier in the Criminal Court today.
Oliver, who was formerly in charge of the verification branch of the Savings Bank of South Australia, had admitted having about June 30 at Adelaide forged a withdrawal order on the bank for £732 1/1, with intent to defraud.
The Crown Prosecutor (Mr. R. R. Chamberlain) prosecuted, and Mr. W. F. J. McCann appeared for Oliver
Submitted 28 January 2016 by Faithe Jones
Awarded Military Cross
'On the night of the 28/29th March 1918 near Sailly-le-Sec, north of the Somme, Lt. Oliver in-charge of his platoon, made a reconnaissance in force with the object of gaining ground and establishing an outpost line. He successfully accomplished his task under adverse weather conditions and under heavy enemy shell fire. Again on the night of the 29/30th March when the enemy gained a footing in our outpost line, Lt. Oliver took his platoon forward and re-established our line, driving the enemy from our picquet line by his personal bravery and leadership, and set a fine example of cheerfulness and devotion to duty, keeping his Platoon cheerful and happy throughout his dangerous task, inspiring them with his own courage. He indeed proved himself worthy of commendation.'
Submitted 28 January 2016 by Faithe Jones
Biography
Son of Catherine OLIVER
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