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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Roxburghshire => Topic started by: lostribe on Monday 24 January 05 11:13 GMT (UK)
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Hi , could anyone look up info on John Oliver born at 25, the Loan Hawick. His Parents were Robert and Jane Oliver nee Doyle. He died in Hawick aged 58 years on 17th March 1941 and Buried on the 20th March . he married in Canada but returned before ww1 . We would like to know which Regiment he served with ln ww1. Is there any access to Orbituries in Hawick? Or could some kind soul look him up . Kind regards :D Dave and Teresa
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Hi Dave and Teresa
I saw your post on rootschat when i was having a bit nosey around.
I also note that you may well have found the answer to your question as
it's two years since you posted this message.
I have an old book containing all the hawick men who fought in WW1.
In it i found this;
PRIVATE JOHN OLIVER OF THE 1st K.O.S.B, WOUNDED AT THE DARDANELLES
ON 11th MAY 1915. HE IS A SON OF MR ROBERT OLIVER, 5 ROUND CLOSE,
WHO IS ALSO SERVING.;
or
PRIVATE JOHN OLIVER OF THE R.A.M.C, AWARDED THE MILITARY MEDAL FOR
GALLANTRY IN THE FIELD. ENLISTING IN SEPTEMBER 1914, HE WENT THROUGH
THE GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN, WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED. PRIOR TO JOINING THE
ARMY HE WAS IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF MR ALEX INGLIS, ARCHITECT, BRIDGE
STREET. PRIVATE OLIVER IS THE ELDEST SON OF MR AND MRS ROBERT OLIVER,
WELLOGATE VILLA, HAWICK, WHO HAD FOUR SONS WITH THE COLOURS.
There is another one but it doesn't say his fathers name[He looks a bit older]
Let me know if you recognise any of these two and i will have another look
for you. There are more J Olivers but don't think they fit with the description
you give.
bougie
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Hi There Bougie, Thankyou so much for your Message,
It has been a while since i have been on roots chat as i have moved and other things.I'll check these men out that you have given me.
He was supposed to be in Royal Flying Corps according to the family but that does'nt mean that he was. :) Thankyou once again i really appreciateyour help.Regards Lostribe.