OLIVER Harold Douglas Lieut

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Surname: OLIVER;

Forename(s): Harold Douglas;

Initials: HD;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Regiment: R Fus;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 63 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 63 Coy;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 37 Bn;

Other Data: Harold Douglas OLIVER, born 8/6/1888, General Clerk, typist, book-keeper
joined 63 Coy 6/12/1917 - war diary
10/11/1920 :This man is still wanted by the Civil Police on a charge of stealing money from his employers (£291.13.8d) but have not been able to trace him so far. Police state that he has deserted his wife and family. Prev. living at 2a Bravington Rd, Maida Hill, W9 - Police keeping observation on house - present whereabouts unknown.

Relinquihes Officer's Commission on joining the ranks 22/10/1920 - he is a Private in RASC having re-enlisted 22/10/20 - civil Police might like to know - advise Clerk of Court, West London.

Temp Lt HD Oliver was permitted by special authority AFB 203 to re-enlist in RASC. Convicted by Civil Power of stealing £291.13.8d and sentenced to 6 months imprisonment.

Discharged from Army 29/1/21 - discharge cert sent to Governor HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Memo of conviction at W London Police Court 1/12/20, stealing £291.13.8d from MacFisheries Ltd

enlisted 4/3 London Bn RF 28/8/1915
Gazetted 2 Lt 26/1/1917 MGC
served France 18/3/1917 - 30/5/1918
demobilized 15/11/1919
Pte 3 Bn City of London RF 13/8/15
A/Cpl 11/3/1916
A/Sgt 8/8/1916
T/2Lt 26/1/1917
T/Lt 26/7/1918
released 15/11/1919

Letter from MacTransport 16/9/1920 to War Office
This man absconded with men's wages for the week and we are anxious to obtain information about his previous career

General Court Martial 31/10/1919 - charge: Abs without leave 4/9/1919 from Harrowby Camp until he surrendered himself to APM at Manchester 28/9/1919. Plea: GUILTY
Sentence: severe reprimand
Mother: Mrs Mary Elizabeth Oliver, 198 Leigh Rd, Westcliffe
Father : Solicitor - dec'd.

WO339/73784

War Diary 37 Bn evacuated, sick, May 1918;

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