Military Provost Staff Corps
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Olive | |
Initials:   | J. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | .521 | |
Notes:   | MMP. 12/5/90 enlisted in the Royal Artillery, No. 79213, born Bury, Lancashire, occupation Labourer, served India 6.11 years, South Africa 2.8 years, conduct Very Good. 25/11/02 transferred to MMP. 1/2/10 to discharge at Alderhsot, time expired, age 38 years, served 19.9 years, address: 40 Mansfield Road, Exeter, Devon. James Olive. |
Decorations/Medals/Awards (2)
  | 1. Decoration:   Queen's South Africa Medal | Gazette Date: 1902-05-28 | Gazette Issue: WO 100/144 | Gazette Page: 220 |
Citation:   Clasps: Cape Colony, Transvaal, Laing's Nek. Awarded as Bdr. 2 Local Ammunition Column, No. 79213 also 5 Division Ammunition Column. |
  | 2. Decoration:   King's South Africa Medal | Gazette Date: 1905-10-05 | Gazette Issue: WO 100/312 | Gazette Page: 18 |
Citation:   Clasps: South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. Awarded as Cpl J Olive 7 Local Ammunition Column, No. 79213. Remarks: To MMP 25/11/02. |