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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.