James Thomas Oliver (45RM Cdo) on the left, Normandy, 1987

[Photo courtesy of his great grandson Richard Wrigglesworth].

CH/X107094 Mne. Oliver served in 'F' Troop (Heavy Weapons).
His great grandson Richard adds "He served as a Vickers machine gunner and landed on Queen Red Beach, Sword Beach, on D-Day, 6 June 1944. He was wounded around the time of D Day (bullet to foot)".

James Thomas Oliver
b. 05.12.1923
d. 11.11.2000 Kent.