Lieut D.R. Oliver enlisted with the 91st Battalion at St Thomas in Oct 1915, afterwards transferring to the 186th Battalion on the organization of that unit, with which he proceeded overseas going to France in Aug 1917. He served with the 18th Battalion, was promoted captain in September 1918, and returned to Canada in Command of D Coy.

Discharged from the C.E.F. at London May 24th 1919 due to demobilization.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Sources

Chatham Daily Planet (13-06-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (11-07-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (07-08-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (14-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (06-10-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (25-09-1917), Chatham Daily Planet (04-12-1918), Chatham Daily Planet (18-12-1918), Chatham Daily News (23-05-1919), Chatham Daily News (24-05-1919)

Height	5'10"
Eye Colour	Grey
Age	21
Complexion	Fair
Hair	Brown
Race	White
Birthplace	Ruthven, Ontario
Religion	Presbyterian
Last Place of Employment	Reporter for Planet Printing Company
Average Earnings	$ 15.00 per week
Marital Status	Single
When Enlisted	Oct 1915
Where Enlisted	St.Thomas, Ontario
Next of Kin	Mother- Mrs C.B. Oliver. Father- Dr C.B. Oliver.

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