| Service number | NX3689 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Signalman |
| Unit | 6 Division Signals |
| Service | Australian Army |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 23 January 1945 |
| Place of Death | New Guinea1 |
| Cause of Death | Injuries |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Lae War Cemetery, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force) |
Roll of Honour Oliver Edward Ward
Location on the Roll of Honour
Oliver Edward Ward's name is located at panel 28 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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