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William Smith Oliver

In memory of:

Flight Sub Lieutenant William Smith Oliver

March 24, 1917

Military Service

Age:

25

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Naval Air Service

Additional Information

Son of William and Jane Smith Oliver, of Calgary, Alberta.

Commemorated on Page 580 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

DOVER (ST. JAMES'S) CEMETERY
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

N. V. 18.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Memorial– Smith family grave marker in Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Marker also shows George Oliver, Jane Oliver (1860-1933) and William Oliver (1858-1940). Photo taken July 2006

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    Memorial – Smith family grave marker in Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Marker also shows George Oliver, Jane Oliver (1860-1933) and William Oliver (1858-1940). Photo taken July 2006
  • Memorial– Smith family grave marker in Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Marker also shows George Oliver, Jane Oliver (1860-1933) and William Oliver (1858-1940). Photo taken July 2006 Inset - Inscription: He died for freedom and honour

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    Memorial – Smith family grave marker in Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Marker also shows George Oliver, Jane Oliver (1860-1933) and William Oliver (1858-1940). Photo taken July 2006 Inset - Inscription: He died for freedom and honour
  • Plaque– Smith family grave marker in Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Marker also shows George Oliver, Jane Oliver (1860-1933) and William Oliver (1858-1940). Photo taken July 2006

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    Plaque – Smith family grave marker in Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta. Marker also shows George Oliver, Jane Oliver (1860-1933) and William Oliver (1858-1940). Photo taken July 2006

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