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OLDFIELD, Earl
Service no 660
Sergeant 27th Battalion Born 19 September 1885 at Wentworth, NSW Husband of Mary OLDFIELD of 35 Fisher Street, Norwood, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 23 February 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium Killed in action at Flers 05 November 1916 Buried VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section B |
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OLDFIELD, Sydney Herbert
Service No: 3651
Private 27th Battalion, 10th Battalion Born: Wentworth NSW Father deceased. Mother: Agnes Clark OLDFIELD Of Milang, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Labourer Enlisted: 16 September 1915 Embarkation: 12 January 1916 Age: 32 years Served in Egypt & France Wounded in Action: 22 July 1918 Killed in Action: 10 August 1918 Buried: Rosieres Communal Cemetery Extension, France Plot 2, Row E, Grave 20 Chronicle Newspaper |
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OLDHAM, Edward Castle
Major
10th Battalion Enlisted 19th August 1914 with the Rank of Captain having previously served in the 78th Infantry. Born 8th August 1876 in Gawler, Sth Aust Son of William John OLDHAM & Julia nee CASTLE Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsular 25th April 1915 Buried: Beach Cemetery (Plot1, Row K, Grave No 12) Gallipoli, Turkey Photo courtesy of Beth Page All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F |
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OLDHAM, Harold Keith Hornby
Service no 3407
2nd Class Air Mechanic Flying Corps Born 04 July 1897 at Semaphore, SA Son of Charles Thomas OLDHAM and Georgina Rebecca nee HUGHES Of 22 Tynte St, North Adelaide Occupation prior to enlisting Motor Mechanic Enlisted 2 February 1918 Embarkation 8 May 1918 Served in France Returned to Australia 6 January 1920 per ‘Aeneas’ Discharged 30 January 1920 Died 1975 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/166 |
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OLDING, Walter Knox
Service no 1041
Private 27th Battalion Born 27 September 1885 at Kent Town, SA Son of John Guye OLDING and Maria Agnes nee DAWS Of 82 Farrant St., Prospect, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Assistant Iron Monger Enlisted 08 March 1915 Killed in action 04 August 1916 Aged 30 years Commemorated Villers-Bretonnuex Memorial Observer Newspaper |
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OLDS, John Ruthven
Service no 1880
A/Bde 5th D A C Born 10 October 1891 at Wallaroo, South Australia. Son of John OLDS & Catherine Margaret nee PHILLIPS Of Sunnyside, Wallaroo, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 14 October 1915 Served Western Front Returned to Australia 1919 www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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OLDS, Jospeh
Service no 1072
Private 16th Battalion Born 01 February 1892 at Wiltunga, SA Son of James OLDS and Mary nee HOCKING Of Henley Beach, SA Husband of Eva OLDS Of Chief Street, Brompton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Labourer Enlisted 12 September 1914 Served in Gallipoli and Western Front Returned to Australia 08 May 1916 Chronicle Saturday 25 September 1915 page 42 |
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OLDS, Percy MM
Service no 5170
Corporal 10th Battalion Born 04 January 1889 at Moonta, SA Son of Elizabeth OLDS Husband of Mrs J R OLDS, Maitland Occupation prior to enlistment Barber Enlisted 14 January 1916 in Adelaide, SA Served in Egypt, France and Beglium Awarded Military Medal at Lirone 10-12th August 1918 'During the operations near Lirone on 10-12th August 1918 Private Olds displayed great bravery and initiative in hadling his Lewis Gun. He repeatedly stalked enemy machine guns and shot down their crews from short range. Throughout the engagement he acted with coolness and determination and greatly inspiried the remainer of his platoon.' Returned to Australia 04 September 1919 per 'Takada' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section K |
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O'LEARY, David Patrick
Service no 1073
Private 16th Battalion Born 29 November 1895 at Cookes Plains, SA Son of Patrick O'LEARY and Ellen nee SEXTON Of Mt. Barker Junction, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Employee Enlisted 18 September 1914 Served at Gallipoli Died of wounds 07 June 1915 Buried Beach Cemetery Chronicle Saturday 10 July 1915 page 42 |
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O’LEARY, Emmet
Service No: 1941
Private 22nd Battalion Born: 10 May 1886 in Georgetown, South Australia Son of Daniel (deceased) & Mrs. Susan Agnes HOLLAND fmly O’LEARY nee KINNEAR Of 68 Meyers St, Torrensville, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Clerk Enlisted: Embarkation: 26 August 1915 Age: 29 years Served in Gallipoli, France & Belgium Wounded in Action in France Killed in Action in Belgium on 9 March 1918 Buried: Berks Cemetery Extension, Belgium Plot 2, Row A, Grave 34 Chronicle Newspaper |
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O'LEARY, Humphrey
Service No. 2087
Private 32nd Battalion Born in 1892 at Gawler, South Australia Son of Susanna Catherine (nee Kain) and Humphrey Joseph O’Leary Occupation prior to enlistment – Engine Cleaner with South Australian Railways Enlisted on September 27, 1915 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France Killed in action on July 20, 1916 at Fleurbaix, France aged 24. There is no known grave but he is commemorated at VC Corner, Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles, France. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F |
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O'LEARY, John
Service no 1314
Private 16th Battalion Born 29 September 1889 at Hundred of Seymour, SA Son of Patrick O'LEARY and Ellen nee SEATON/SEXTON Of Hamley Bridge, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Railway Shunter Enlisted 18 September 1914 Killed in action 02 May 1915 at Gallipoli Aged 26 years Buried Quinn's Post Cemetery, Gallipoli The Chronicle Saturday 27 May 1916 page 40 |
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O’LEARY, John Justin McCarthy
Service No: 2089
Private 32nd Battalion Born: Petersburg, South Australia on 31 July 1892 Son of Daniel (Deceased) & Mrs. Susan HOLLAND fmly O’LEARY nee KINNEAR Of 68 Myers St, Torrensville, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Postal Employee Enlisted: 4 October 1915 Embarkation: 7 February 1916 Age: 23 years Served in Egypt, France, England & Belgium Wounded in Action in France on 19 July 1916 Killed in Action in Belgium on 13 February 1918 Buried: Messines Ridge British Cemetery, Belgium Plot 1, Row A, Grave 12 Chronicle Newspaper |
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O'LEARY, Patrick Joseph
Service No. 1166
Private 10th Battalion Born in 1894 at Gawler, South Australia Son of Susanna Catherine (nee Kain) and Humphrey Joseph O’Leary Occupation prior to enlistment – Engine Cleaner with South Australian Railways Enlisted on September 9, 1914 at Morphettville, South Australia Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France and Belgium Wounded twice – at Lagnicourt on April 9, 1917 and at Rozelle on September 18, 1918. Returned to Australia aboard “Karao” in March, 1919. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section F |
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OLIFENT, Bruce Elwin
Service no 1550
Corporal 27th Battalion Born 18 April 1886 at Adealide, SA Son of William Elwin OLIFENT & Frances Ellen nee DAWKINS Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 25 February 1915 Killed in action in France on 5 November 1916 Aged 29 years Commemorated Vilelrs-Bretonneux Memorial www.awm.gov.au P09220.004 H06430 |
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OLIFENT, Douglas Roy Elwin
Service no 809
Corporal 10th Battalion Born 18 August 1890 at Adelaide, SA Son of late H S & A E OLIFENT of Brunswick Road, Dulwich, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk Enlisted 19 August 1914 at Morphettville, SA Served in Egypt, Gallipoli, France & Belgium Contracted Trench Feet November 1916 and invalided to 1st Southern General Hospital, Birmingham England. Returned to Australia 02 December 1918 per "Port Sydney" All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section A |
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OLIFENT, Jesse
Service No 5708
Private Born 20 November 1896 at Quorn, SA Son of Edwin OLIFENT & Louisa nee LUXTON Occupation prior to enlistment, Plumber He enlisted in July, 1915, and embarked for Egypt in October, 1915. He crossed to France in April, 1916, and remained there until the signing of the Armistice. He left England for Australia in May, 1919, and arrived home in June, 1919 aboard the "Archises" |
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OLIFENT, William Edmonds
Service No 3211
Private 8th Rfts., 50th Battalion Son of William S. and Mary Jane Olifent Born Broken Hill, Aug. 15, 1891 Occupation prior to enlistment employee S.A.R. Enlisted Oct. 8, 1916 Embarked Dec. 16, 1916. War service: France; Belgium. Made the supreme sacrifice, Zonnebeke, Sept. 26, 1917. Buried Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section I |
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OLIVER, Allan Ifould
Service no 1712
Private 48th Battalion Born 08 February 1899 at Adelaide, SA Son of John Grieve OLIVER and Ellen Jane nee WILSON Of West Hilton, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Warehouseman Enlisted 13 March 1916 Served on Western Front Killed in action 20 November 1916 Aged 18 years Buried AIF Burial Ground, Flers Chronicle 30 December 1916 page 48 |
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OLIVER, Arthur Leslie
Service no 3215
Private 10th Battalion Born 15 May 1896 in Brunswick, Victoria Son of Charles and Jane OLIVER of Victoria Occupation prior to enlistment Cleaner Enlisted 10 June 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt, France and Belgium Gassed at Pozieres on 23 July 1916 Returned to Australia 19 August 1918 per "Port Darwin" and discharged as medically unfit 01 November 1918 All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section D |
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OLIVER, George James
Lieutenant
43rd Battalion Born Adelaide, SA Son of Catherine OLIVER Of 'Holbeach' Watson St., Milang, SA Husband of Joyce Elsie OLIVER Of Fullerton Road, Parkside, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bank Clerk Enlisted 02 June 1916 at Adelaide, SA Served in France 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.' Returned to Australia 04 November 1919 per 'Orvicto' Memorial Souvenir of Officers of the Staff of Savings Bank of South Australia |
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OLIVER, John
Service no 62585
Private 6th General Reinforcements Born 15 December 1891 in Coatbridge, Scotland Son of Mrs. Isabella OLIVER of 4 John Road, Prospect Occupation prior to enlistment Carriage Cleaner, SAR Enlisted 30 July 1918 at Adelaide, SA Served in France & Belgium Returned to Australia 13 January 1919 Died 10 June 1952 All Australia Memorial (1) |
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OLIVER, Martin Thomas
Service No: 1074
Private 43rd Battalion Born: 20 November 1895 in Adelaide, South Australia Son of William Matthew & Kathleen OLIVER nee O'BRIEN Of 46 Clifford St, Torrensville, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Coach Builder Enlisted: 6 September 1915 Embarkation: 9 June 1916 Age: 19 years Served in England, France & Belgium Killed in Action: 23 June 1917 Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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OLIVER, William Kenneth
Service No: 1307
Private 10th Mobile Australian Veterinary Corps Born: Wasleys, South Australia on 4 February 1893 Son of Robert Hobkirk & Maria Jane OLIVER nee JENKINS Of Wasleys, SA Occupation prior to enlisting: Farmer Enlisted: 2 February 1917 Embarkation: 30 April 1918 Served in Egypt Returned to Australia: 26 January 1919 Discharged: 25 April 1919 State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1441 |
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OLLIVER, Augustus Roy
Service no 3296
Private 48th Battalion Born 02 December 1897 at Goodwood Park, SA Son of Augustus & Phoebe Ann OLLIVER of 80 Leader Street, Forrestville Occupation prior to enlistment Glass Beveller Enlisted 02 August 1915 at Keswick, SA Served in Egypt and France. Wounded at Pozieres 07 August 1916 and invalided to 13th Stationary Hospital France. Died of wounds 12 August 1916 - Gunshot wound to arm, hip and skull Aged 19 years Buried BOULOGNE EASTERN CEMETERY VIII. B. 135. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section C State Records of SA GRG 26/5/4/1406 |
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The Advertiser Tuesday 29 August 1916 page 8
THE LATE PRIVATE R. OLLIVER.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Olliver, of Leader street, Forestville, received a cablegram on Saturday informing them of the death of their eldest son, Roy, who was killed in action in France on August 12. He enlisted on August 2, 1915, and had seen service in Egypt, Arabia, and France. He celebrated his nineteenth birthday in Egypt on December 2 last. Before enlisting he was employed in the mirror works of Messrs. Thompson & Harvey. He was an active member of the Goodwood Baptist Church and was a favorite of all with whom he was acquainted.
THE LATE PRIVATE R. OLLIVER.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Olliver, of Leader street, Forestville, received a cablegram on Saturday informing them of the death of their eldest son, Roy, who was killed in action in France on August 12. He enlisted on August 2, 1915, and had seen service in Egypt, Arabia, and France. He celebrated his nineteenth birthday in Egypt on December 2 last. Before enlisting he was employed in the mirror works of Messrs. Thompson & Harvey. He was an active member of the Goodwood Baptist Church and was a favorite of all with whom he was acquainted.
O'LOUGHLIN, John Patrick
Service No. 3854
Private 32nd Battalion Born on June 22, 1886 at Mitcham, South Australia Son of Mrs. Margaret O’Loughlin Occupation prior to enlistment – Hairdresser Enlisted on July 29, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and Belgium Returned to Australia aboard the “Medic” in April, 1919 Died on November 1, 1919 and is buried at Mannum All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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O'LOUGHLIN, Michael Joseph
Service No. 788
Private 43rd Battalion Born on October 11, 1898 at Kapunda, South Australia Son of Mrs. Margaret O’Loughlin Occupation prior to enlistment – Labourer Enlisted on March 1, 1916 at Adelaide, South Australia Served in France and England Wounded at Mont St. Quentin on August 26, 1918 and invalided to England Returned to Australia aboard the “City of York” in January, 1919. Died on June 26, 1958 and is buried at Cheltenham Cemetery. All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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OLSEN, George Richard
Service no 155
Private 27th Battalion Born 05 June 1891 at Mallala, SA Son of Ole Christian OLSEN and Leah nee BRIDGMAN Of Balaklava, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Bricklayer Enlisted 08 March 1915 Died of wounds 03 September 1916 Aged 25 years Buried Etaples Military Cemetery Advertiser Thursday 08 February 1917 page 8 |
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OLSEN, Gluck Christian
Born 18 August 1892 at Willamulka, South Australia. Son of Gluck OLSEN & Catherine nee O'CONNELL Can you identify this soldier further? www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com |
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OLSEN, Johannes Peter Wilhelm
Served with the Highland Light Infantry
Born 10 August 1886 at Freeling, SA Son of Jens Peter Wilhelm OLSEN and Marie Matilda nee JESCHSCHI (Jaeschke) The family believed that he was killed at Gallipoli. However he landed in Glasgow in the early nineteen hundreds, married and had two daughters, served with the Highland Light Infantry Known as John or Jack (mainly Jack) He served in the Highland light infantry 6/8/15 to 28/1/16 Home 29/2/16 to 9/4/18 M.E.F. Mesopotamia 10/4/18 to 30/8/18 B.E.F. He was awarded the Military Medal 3/1/18 ( Gazetted 25/4/18) Corporal Jack Olsen He also received the war and victory medals. He finished his service as a sergeant. He died in Manchester in 1965 just short of his 79th birthday. For further information please contact John Crossley Courtesy of John Crossley |
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OLSTON, Francis Arnold
Service No: 3569
Private 27th Battalion Born: 24 December 1896 at Oodla-Wirra, South Australia Son of Frank & Evangeline OLSTON nee MERCER Of Yallunda Flats, West Coast, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Store Keepers Assistant Enlisted: 24 August 1915 Embarkation: 12 January 1916 Age: 18 years Served in Egypt, France & Belgium Wounded in Action: 21 August 1916 in France Reported Missing in Action Later reported Killed in Action: 21 September 1917 in Belgium Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium Chronicle Newspaper |
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O'MALLEY, Eric Alan
Lieutenant
58th Battalion Born 24 March 1893 at Port Adelaide, SA Son of Patrick Bernard O'MALLEY and Annie Rosalie nee TIDMAR of Wallaroo Occupation prior to enlistment Draughtsman Enlisted 02 September 1915 at Adelaide, SA Served in France Returned to Australia 26 June 1919 per 'Orentes' All Australia Memorial SA Edition Section G |
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