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Oliver, J., Pte., 1916

Photo: James Pasby

In Spoilbank Cemetery, Belgium is the Commonwealth War Grave of 10410 Private John Oliver serving with the C Company 9th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers who died 29/02/1916.

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Son of the late Joseph and Jane Oliver, of Ryton, Co. Durham; husband of Mary Elizabeth Oliver, of "West View," Barmoor, Ryton, Co. Durham.

In Ryton Holy Cross Churchyard is a family headstone which reads:-

In loving memory of
Anna
beloved daughter of
John and Mary Elizabeth Oliver
who died May 19th 1929 aged 19 years
Also of the above John Oliver
Killed in action Feb. 29th 1916

John Oliver is remembered at Ryton on R33.01, R33.08 and R33.13


The CWGC entry for Private Oliver

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk