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− | + | | dateofbirth = c1898 | |
− | + | | placeofbirth = Canningdale, Western Australia | |
− | + | | death = 21 May 1975, aged 77 | |
− | + | | placeofdeath = Victoria Park | |
− | | caption | + | | enlistmentage = 19 years, 5 months |
− | | | + | | description = 5'6½" (1.69m) tall; weight 140 lbs (63.5 kg); fair complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair |
− | | caption2 | + | | height = 5'6½" (1.69m) |
− | + | | weight = 140 lbs | |
− | + | | complexion = fair | |
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− | + | | occupation = Orchardist | |
− | + | | religion = Church of England | |
− | + | | address = Bedfordale, Western Australia | |
− | | | + | | relation = Father |
− | + | | nextofkin = Mr Joseph Richard Dowell | |
− | + | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3518520 52052] | |
− | | | + | | enlistmentdate = 8 Sep 1917 |
− | + | | rank = Lance Corporal | |
− | | | + | | unit = 1st General Service reinforcements allocated to 28th Battalion, transferred to 3rd Motor Transport Company. |
− | + | | embarkationdatefrom = 8 May 1918 | |
− | + | | embarkationdateto = 16 Jul 1918 | |
− | + | | shipembarked = [[SS Port Darwin]] | |
− | | | + | | embarkedshipnote = Albany to Southampton |
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− | + | | dateofreturnfrom = 18 Dec 1919 | |
− | | | + | | dateofreturnto = 28 Jan 1920 |
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− | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia | |
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− | | | + | | monument1 = [[Armadale War Memorial]] |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
− | Training in Australia was general in nature before | + | Training received in Australia was general in nature before Oliver departed on 8 May 1918 for England from Albany aboard [[SS Port Darwin]] as a temporary Lance Corporal. On arrival at Southampton on 16 Jul 1918, Oliver was sent to the [[5th Training Battalion]] at [[Fovant]] on 17 Aug 1918 for infantry training as he had been allocated to the 28th Battalion. He would have reverted to Private at this time. |
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− | On 4 Oct 1918 he proceeded overseas to France via Dover to join the Australian Infantry Base Depot. | + | On 4 Oct 1918 he proceeded overseas to France via Dover to join the Australian Infantry Base Depot. Oliver joined the [[28th Battalion]] on 11 Oct 1918 along with 84 others, after the Australian Infantry units had been withdrawn from the front lines for a rest a month before hostilities ceased. The battalion was in a rear rest area at Berteaucourt-les-Dames in Picardy some 25 km north west of Amiens. |
− | The battalion was in a rear rest area at Berteaucourt-les-Dames in Picardy some 25 km north west of Amiens. | ||
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− | A fortnight later he marched out for England where he | + | Detached to the Australian Motor Transport on 25 Mar 1919, he was taken on strength by the [[1st Australian Mechanical Transport Company]] on 8 Apr 1919, but two days later he was seen by the [[2nd Field Ambulance]] and treated for influenza. Transferred to the 55th Casualty Clearing Station the same day, he returned to duty on 19 Apr 1919. Oliver was transferred to the [[3rd Australian Mechanical Transport Company]] on 22 May 1919 and appointed temporary Driver on 2 Jun 1919. A fortnight later on 15 Jun 1919 he marched out for England via Le Havre, where he went initially to the [[Sutton Veny]] camp before being released on leave. Oliver was to spend a total of 6 months in England before shipping out for Australia on the [[SS Königin Luise]]. Following arrival in Fremantle, Oliver was discharged by the 5th Military District on 17 Mar 1920. |
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==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
− | While Oliver initially returned to Bedfordale to work on the orchard (1925 electoral roll), by 1931 he was a motor driver living in Keitley road Subiaco. | + | While Oliver initially returned to Bedfordale to work on the orchard (1925 electoral roll), by 1931 he was a motor driver living in Keitley road Subiaco. In 1931 he married Grace Emily Alice Smith, and on 1 Jul 1932 a daughter arrived, followed by premature twin sons in June 1935. |
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− | In 1931 he married Grace Emily Alice Smith, and on 1 Jul 1932 a daughter arrived, followed by premature twin sons in June 1935. | + | |
− | + | In 1936 he was living at "Windsor" on Fairway in Nedlands employed as a gardener. The family remained there until after the end of WW2, when he and his wife Grace Emily Alice return to Bedfordale to again work on the orchard. The 1972 nominal roll has him still on Albany Highway in Bedfordale. | |
− | In 1936 he was living at "Windsor" on Fairway in Nedlands | + | Grace died on 3 Sep 1996 aged 90 in Como. |
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− | The 1972 nominal roll has him still on Albany Highway in Bedfordale. | ||
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− | Grace died 3 Sep 1996 aged 90 in Como. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
+ | *[https://aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=82626 AIF Project] | ||
+ | *[https://rslvirtualwarmemorial.org.au/explore/people/163609 RSL Memorial] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dowell , Oliver John}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Dowell , Oliver John}} | ||
[[Category:Soldier]] | [[Category:Soldier]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Born Australia]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Born WA]] | ||
+ | [[Category:orchardist]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Church of England]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Armadale-Kelmscott]] |
Latest revision as of 01:50, 18 June 2021
"Australia's Fighting Sons of the Empire" p.141 | |
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | c1898 |
Place of Birth | Canningdale, Western Australia |
Death | 21 May 1975, aged 77 |
Place of Death | Victoria Park |
Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 5 months |
Description |
5'6½" (1.69m) tall ; 140 lbs 63.503 kg ; fair complexion ; blue eyes ; light brown hair |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | Bedfordale, Western Australia |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr Joseph Richard Dowell |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | 52052 |
Date of Enlistment | 8 Sep 1917 |
Rank | Lance Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 1st General Service reinforcements allocated to 28th Battalion, transferred to 3rd Motor Transport Company. |
Date of Embarkation | 8 May 1918 ‒ 16 Jul 1918 |
Ship Embarked On | SS Port Darwin Albany to Southampton |
Date of Return | 18 Dec 1919 ‒ 28 Jan 1920 |
Ship Returned On | SS Königin Luise |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Monument |
Armadale War Memorial (Bedfordale panel) Bedfordale Roll of Honour Armadale and Districts Roll of Honour |
Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
War Service
Training received in Australia was general in nature before Oliver departed on 8 May 1918 for England from Albany aboard SS Port Darwin as a temporary Lance Corporal. On arrival at Southampton on 16 Jul 1918, Oliver was sent to the 5th Training Battalion at Fovant on 17 Aug 1918 for infantry training as he had been allocated to the 28th Battalion. He would have reverted to Private at this time.
On 4 Oct 1918 he proceeded overseas to France via Dover to join the Australian Infantry Base Depot. Oliver joined the 28th Battalion on 11 Oct 1918 along with 84 others, after the Australian Infantry units had been withdrawn from the front lines for a rest a month before hostilities ceased. The battalion was in a rear rest area at Berteaucourt-les-Dames in Picardy some 25 km north west of Amiens.
Detached to the Australian Motor Transport on 25 Mar 1919, he was taken on strength by the 1st Australian Mechanical Transport Company on 8 Apr 1919, but two days later he was seen by the 2nd Field Ambulance and treated for influenza. Transferred to the 55th Casualty Clearing Station the same day, he returned to duty on 19 Apr 1919. Oliver was transferred to the 3rd Australian Mechanical Transport Company on 22 May 1919 and appointed temporary Driver on 2 Jun 1919. A fortnight later on 15 Jun 1919 he marched out for England via Le Havre, where he went initially to the Sutton Veny camp before being released on leave. Oliver was to spend a total of 6 months in England before shipping out for Australia on the SS Königin Luise. Following arrival in Fremantle, Oliver was discharged by the 5th Military District on 17 Mar 1920.
Post War
While Oliver initially returned to Bedfordale to work on the orchard (1925 electoral roll), by 1931 he was a motor driver living in Keitley road Subiaco. In 1931 he married Grace Emily Alice Smith, and on 1 Jul 1932 a daughter arrived, followed by premature twin sons in June 1935.
In 1936 he was living at "Windsor" on Fairway in Nedlands employed as a gardener. The family remained there until after the end of WW2, when he and his wife Grace Emily Alice return to Bedfordale to again work on the orchard. The 1972 nominal roll has him still on Albany Highway in Bedfordale.
Grace died on 3 Sep 1996 aged 90 in Como.
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