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Returned From Active Service badge. In the centre of the circular brass badge is the rising sun emblem and 'A.I.F' surrounded by the words 'ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The badge is surmounted by a King's crown. The reverse of the badge is impressed with the maker's details and the serial number '13773'.
Associated with the service of 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served with the New Zealand voluntary forces and when he returned to Australia was also a member of various rifle clubs. He joined the AIF as a private in Sydney on 20 July 1915 and sailed for Egypt with 20 Battalion on 2 November aboard HMAT Euripides. Oliver was transferred to 56 Battalion on 16 February 1916 and sailed to France in June where he saw action on the Western Front. On 20 July he was wounded by a high explosive shell. Having injured his shoulder and suffering flesh wounds to his chest, Oliver was sent from Boulogne for treatment in England. He remained in England working at AIF Headquarters where he was promoted to temporary corporal on 18 April. Oliver contracted tuberculosis in May and this, together with his previous injuries, rendered him unfit for further service. He returned to Australia on HMAT Demosthenes, embarking on 27 July and was discharged on 8 November. On his discharge Oliver reverted to the rank of private, however his medals were issued with the rank of acting sergeant. There is no information on his service record to indicate when he was promoted to this rank. Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver died on 11 September 1942, aged 59 years old.
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Received by 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served with the Ne
Brass AIF lapel pin showing the rising sun emblem and 'A.I.F'. The pin is surmounted by a King's crown and stamped with the maker's details on the reverse. Associated with the service of 2767 Hugh F
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed on edge with recipient's details. Received by 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served w
Silver Female Relative's badge with a blue enamelled oval around the voided letters 'AIF'. The oval contains the words 'ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA'. An enamelled scroll beneath th
Aluminium identity disc on a leather strap. The disc is engraved with '2767 H.F.N. Oliver 56 Batt 56 A.I.F. C of E.'. The disc was initally engraved with the wearer's original unit, 20 Battalion, howe
9 carat rose gold watch fob presented to Private Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver on his departure from Australia during the First World War. The shield shaped watch fob is surmounted by a King's crown and
Embossed gilded brass tin with a hinged lid. The lid features, at its centre, the profile head of Princess Mary within a circular wreath, flanked on each side by the letter 'M'. There is a decorative
Silver War Badge. Circular badge with the words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' around the rim, and a voided cypher and crown of King George V in the centre. The reverse has a hinged horizonta
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Received by 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served with the
Silver War Badge. Circular badge with the words 'FOR KING AND EMPIRE SERVICES RENDERED' around the rim, and a voided cypher and crown of King George V in the centre. The reverse has a hinged horizonta
Brass AIF lapel pin showing the rising sun emblem and 'A.I.F'. The pin is surmounted by a King's crown and stamped with the maker's details on the reverse. Associated with the service of 2767 Hugh F
Aluminium identity disc on a leather strap. The disc is engraved with '2767 H.F.N. Oliver 56 Batt 56 A.I.F. C of E.'. The disc was initally engraved with the wearer's original unit, 20 Battalion, howe
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Received by 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served with the Ne
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Received by 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served with the
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed on edge with recipient's details. Received by 2767 Hugh Francis Nyanza Oliver, who was born in Goondiwindi, NSW in September 1883. Before the war Oliver served w