Topic: Oliver OLSEN

Topic Type: Serviceman

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Time in NZ: 10 years not naturalized.

Age on enlistment: 26 years.

NOK: Mrs C Collier (friend), Piaka, Koputaroa.

Last Employer & Address: F Easton, Koputaroa.

Weight: 12st 7lb.                     Chest: 35½" - 38".

Hair: Fair.                                Eyes: Blue.

Height: 5'11".                          Complexion: Fair.

 

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Oliver OLSEN


Date of birth:28 February 1889
Occupation:Flaxmill Hand
Last known residence:Koputaroa or Palmerston North.
Cause of death:Died of wounds
Place of death:France
Buried where:Estaires Communal Cemetery. III. J. 12
Spouses name:Unmarried
Date of death:18 December 1916
Place of birth:Norway
Date of arrival overseas:02 May 1916
Theatres of war:France
Place of embarkation:Wellington
Surname:OLSEN
War memorial:Moutoa Gates, Levin, Weraroa Peace Gates
Place enlisted:Trentham
Christian names:Oliver
Place of arrival overseas:Suez, Egypt
Wars:WW1
Service number:26/1672
Religion:Lutheran
Date enlisted:22 November 1915
Final rank:Rifleman
Regiment or service:2nd Bn 3rd NZ Rifle Brigade
Embarkation date:01 April 1916
User reference:4.16
Awards:British War Medal, Victory Medal