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Oliver, W.J., Fus., 1945

Photo: Brian Chandler

In Newcastle (St John Westgate & Elswick) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

4278473 Fusilier
W.J. Oliver
The Royal Northumberland
Fusiliers
31st May 1945, age 27.

“Eternal rest
give unto him O Lord”
so loved and so mourned
R.I.P.

William John was the son of Joseph and Isabel Elizabeth of Newcastle upon Tyne. He enlisted at Newcastle with the 1st Battalion and died at home.

Acknowledgements: Ron Carson


The CWGC entry for Fusilier Oliver

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