Olivant, Richard John
- Date of birth:
- December 7th, 1887 (Bebington/Merseyside, United Kingdom)
- Date of death:
- June 19th, 1981
- Service number:
- J33204/JX 165793
- Nationality:
- British
Biography
Joined HMS Ganges on 11th November 1914. He was a Seaman Gunner. First ship was HMS Warspite and he took part in the Battle of Jutland on 31st May 1916. Later he was posted aboard HMS Cockchafer and HMS Bee which were River Gunboats stationed out at China Station. On 7th December 1927, he transferred to the Royal Naval Fleet reserve as a Leading Seaman (Gunner). His served throughout WW2 and saw service in the Far East fighting against the Japanese.
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Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Awarded on:
- February 17th, 1931
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Awarded on:
- August 1st, 1950
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Awarded on:
- August 1st, 1950
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Awarded on:
- August 1st, 1950
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Leading Seaman
- Awarded on:
- August 1st, 1950
- Awarded on:
- January 26th, 1962
Sources
- Photo 1: Graham Parsons
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