Frederick Emmanuel Oliver born 19 August 1924 died 25 November 1968

Shane Bywaters · Guru

RE: Frederick Emmanuel Oliver born 19 August 1924 died 25 November 1968

Chris · Veteran Member

As time and history moves on, history of the past comes to us in the most unusual way.

Via Shane, I have been contacted by Henk Penders of Dieteren Netherlands, whose father fought in WW11 for the liberation of his town and country from German Occupation.

When researching his town for those who fought and died, forces from UK, USA and Canada, he has created a web page story for his town and during his research found my Father.

He has done a very good job researching my Father and even discovering the name OPERATION BLACK**** an operation from three sides to force back the German Army and indeed our forces went into Germany who gave surrender.

http://www.deetere.com/honor_oliver_fe.htm

http://www.deetere.com/bevr_dieteren.htm

Chris · Veteran Member

Dad and Olga modelling the latest swimwear.

Chris · Veteran Member

Yes, you can use the photos I have sent to you.

I have attached a picture of my Mom and Dad when they were courting.

Shane Bywaters · Guru

Wow, thanks for sharing all the additional information and pictures Christine, wonderful to see the different pictures of your Dad through his life - the last one made we wonder if it was taken at Roseberry Topping perhaps?, as I know that quite close to Hartlepool.

If its OK with you I'm going to make a little 3 picture montage for the website gallery of your Dad through the years - and he certainly does have big hands and fingers like his grandfather, amazing resemblances between them.

Thank you also for bringing his medal and cap badge on Sunday, it was a privilege to hold them a show them to the group (aka, your family!)

Chris · Veteran Member

Military Medal for Bravery and Campaign Medal plus cap badge.

Last known picture of my father before he died in 1968.

Chris · Veteran Member

I have pictures of the battle in which my father was involved in supplied by a very helpful gentleman some years go who runs a website dedicated to his relative but also to the Durham Light Infantry.

Copy of my father's release book.

Copy of my father's Obituary.

Chris · Veteran Member

Medal Award.

Frederick Emmanuel Oliver.

Picture from the actual.

Shane Bywaters · Guru

Hi Christine,

So sorry for not spotting your two posts sooner - thanks so much for sharing these - hope its OK with you but I have promoted Corporal Frederick to the website gallery, hopefully he'll enjoy being up this with all of his Oliver cousins!

Thanks,

Shane

Chris · Veteran Member

1 oliverimg023 (2) restored.jpg 2 Award for Bravery.jpg

A bit more information on my side of the family.

This is Fred (my father) he was awarded the Military Medal for his bravery.

Kind regards,

Christine.