Oliver, R A (Robert Alexander)

Oliver, R A (Robert Alexander)

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Private Robert Oliver was a married man, he had served for twelve years in the Royal Irish Fusiliers prior to the war and had only re-joined a week prior to his death. Robert had also served with the “B” Specials[1] in the RUC,[2] Coleraine.

Unfortunately, Robert passed away suddenly from a heart attack in Hollywood Military Barracks, not long after starting his training.

He was accorded a full military funeral.

Date of Death: 15/11/1939 (Aged 33)

Service: Fusilier, Royal Irish Fusiliers

Service Number: 6975041

Burial Location: Section F. Grave 2983.


[1] The “B” specials were part time reserve constables of the police force in Northern Ireland. It was set up in October 1920.

[2] RUC is the Royal Ulster Constabulary.

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