OLIVER, Roland
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Known as:
Rollie
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Dorset Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Dorsetshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
14241866
Born:
Sunday, August 6, 1922
Birthplace:
Wareham, Dorset
Died:
2004
Place died:
Weymouth, Dorset
Roland Oliver joined the Dorset Constabulary on 6 November 1939. He volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commandos that commenced in July 1942.
After successfully completing the course he was attached to No.4 Commando attaining the rank of Lance Corporal in 'F' troop and serving in both the Normandy and Walcheren campaigns.
Post war Roland rejoined the Dorset Constabulary attaining the rank of Inspector by his retirement on 5 November 1969. After this he worked as a civilian employee for the Police before fully retiring from work on 31 August 1986.
Roland was an active member of the Commando Association residing in Weymouth.
Sources
Commando Association newsletters 71 (1980), 92 (1991), 98 (1994), 100 (1995), 112 (2001), and the obituaries of newsletter 119 (2004).
The Fighting Fourth, author Major Jimmy Dunning No.4 Cdo and CBTC.
Article published in the Western Gazette in November 1944 (Linked Content below).
Tony Moore FRHistS and Police Historian with information provided by Tony Brake.
[Image 1] Cropped from CVA No.4 Cdo gallery photo titled 'No.4 Commando F troop Falmouth 1943'.
[Image 2] Cropped from CVA No.4 Cdo Gallery photo titled 'Sniper Training Course April 1943'.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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