Gordon William Oliver (1922 - 2011)

Born 5 Jul 1922 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia

Died 2 Dec 2011 at age 89 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

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Gordon Oliver is an Anzac who served in World War Two.

Biography

Gordon William Oliver was born 5th July 1922 at Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. He was the son of William C. Oliver and his wife, Ethel. ^[1]

Military

Service Record ^[2]

Name: OLIVER, GORDON WILLIAM

Service: Australian Army

Service Number: NX105842 (N202836)

Date of Birth: 5 Jul 1922

Place of Birth: GOULBURN, NSW

Date of Enlistment: 9 Jul 1942

Locality on Enlistment: WAGGA WAGGA, NSW

Place of Enlistment: BERRIMA, NSW

Next of Kin: OLIVER, WILLIAM

Date of Discharge: 23 Jan 1946

Rank: Craftsman

Posting at Discharge: 4 AUST DIV CAR COY

WW2 Honours and Gallantry: None for display

Prisoner of War: No

Marriage

The Sydney Morning Herald 12 May 1945

OLIVER-LANE.—April 7, at Bowral Methodist Church, by the Rev. G. Holland, Helen Manning, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lane, Commonwealth Bank, Bowral, to Gordon William (A.I.F.), son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Oliver, of Wagga Wagga. ^[3]

Death

OLIVER Gordon William Death notice 02DEC2011 Death 89 late of Bathurst Western Advocate (Bathurst) 03DEC2011

OLIVER Gordon William Death notice 02DEC2011 Death 89 late of Bathurst Sydney Morning Herald 03DEC2011 ^[4]

OLIVER, Gordon William.

Peacefully at his home, White Street, Bathurst, on December 2, 2011.

Aged 89 years.

Adored husband of Helen, dearly loved father, father-in-law and grandfather.

Rest in Peace ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: New South Wales Government. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
   Family history search. (Births search accessed 27 Mar 2024): 1922 Birth Registration 30469/1922, citing 05/07/1922 birth of Gordon W OLIVER (Forenames of parents: William C & Ethel) District: Goulburn
2. ↑ World War 2 Nominal Roll
3. ↑ Trove, The Sydney Morning Herald 12 May 1945
4. ↑ Ryerson Index
5. ↑ SMH Tributes

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