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Henry Addison Oliver

Birth	:	14 Jun 1880 Packwood, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Oct 1936 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0138600, -91.9562100
Plot	:	Old.P.323
Description	:	"The Fairfield Daily Ledger" Monday, October 5, 1936 Page 1, Column 6, and Page 8 Henry A. OLIVER, Adjutant, V.F.W. Post and Popular Citizen, Dies Suddenly Although Ill, His Death Early Sunday Was Unexpected Henry A. OLIVER, 56, one of Fairfield's best known and most popular citizens, died at his home here at 7:30 a.m., Sunday The funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., at the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, in charge of Rev. Fr. E. F. Gaule and Rev. Fr. Charles Mannhardt. Friends may call at the Hoskins Funeral Home tomorrow after 2:00 p.m.,... Read More	"The Fairfield Daily Ledger" Monday, October 5, 1936 Page 1, Column 6, and Page 8 Henry A. OLIVER, Adjutant, V.F.W. Post and Popular Citizen, Dies Suddenly Although Ill, His Death Early Sunday Was Unexpected Henry A. OLIVER, 56, one of Fairfield's best known and most popular citizens, died at his home here at 7:30 a.m., Sunday The funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., at the St. Mary's Catholic church in this city, in charge of Rev. Fr. E. F. Gaule and Rev. Fr. Charles Mannhardt. Friends may call at the Hoskins Funeral Home tomorrow after 2:00 p.m., as the casket will not be opened at the church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, where military units will participate in services at the grave. His long career as a public spirited citizen came to an end when he suffered a sudden relapse from tuberculosis, the illness that resulted from his World War experience. He was sitting up and had just asked for the morning paper, when he suddenly fainted and passed away a few minutes later. Mr. OLIVER distinguished himself in the World War as a civilian K. of C. secretary of welfare work among the soldiers. He accompanied the United States forces to France and was decorated for outstanding bravery by the French and Greek governments. After the close of the war, he became general manager of the Thoma Glass Co., Inc., here. Until ill health forced his retirement he remained in this position. Before that time he was superintendent of the Fairfield Engine Works, and had been connected with the Kearns Construction Co., for several years. Mr. OLIVER was an active member of the Fairfield Lions' Club, and a number of local patriotic organizations and of the St. Mary's aCtholic (sic) church. He was always interested in patriotic groups. He enlisted in the Iowa National Guard, Company "M." in 1906. He reached the rank of lieutenant, in which capacity he served for seven years. At the time this country entered the World War and called for volunteers, Mr. OLIVER was past the army age limit. He felt the call to serve, however, and entered the welfare work of the Knights of Columbus. In France, Gen. John J. Pershing issued a call for welfare workers to go to the front line in an emergency to care for the wounded. Mr. OLIVER was one of the 67 men who responded. He was assigned to the Second Division and while on duty was gassed severely twice. In recognition of the one particular instance of outstanding bravery, in saving the life of a soldier, a Sergeant Davis, during an exceptionally heave bombardment. Mr. OLIVER was decorated by the French government. He was awarded the Medallion Militaire, second highest military honor given by the French. The government of Greece honored Mr. OLIVER with the award of the Order of Greek Heroes, an order that has been famous in history since the time of the early glory of Athens. The local man also received the Medal of Verdun for acts of bravery. Before going to France, Mr. OLIVER helped organize a battery of artillery here. This joined "Battery A" that had headquarters at Burlington. He was also an officer in "Company K" which later became a machine gun company of the Fourth Infantry. He left this asignment (sic), which kept him in the United States, because of the opportunity to go overseas as a welfare worker. With the recognition he had received overseas, he was permitted again to enter the National Guard and was appointed captain in the 34th Division, on the General Staff. He held this post until his retirement was made necessary on account of failing health. At the time of his death, Mr. OLIVER was the adjutant of Dimmitt-Vorhies Post No. 221, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S. A short time ago, Mr. OLIVER received a letter from the State V. F. W. Commander, in which he was told that his work, as post adjutant was exceptionally fine. He was also a member of the newly organized local post of the Iowa Volunteers. Mr. OLIVER contracted tuberculosis as a result of the gas attacks he went through in the World War. He never asked for or received any compensation from the United States government for his disability. Mr. OLIVER was born June 14, 1880, at the farm home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. OLIVER, prominent Jefferson county people who resided one mile south of Packwood. He lived in Jefferson county most of his lifetime. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia ROTH OLIVER, Jefferson County Recorder, and by five children: John K. OLIVER of Miami, Arizona; Mrs. Mary PECK, of Fairfield; Anice, of Packwood; and Jean and Kay at home. An infant son, Henry A., Jr, and a daughter, Florence, preceded him in death. Mr. OLIVER also leaves his mother, Mrs. John G. OLIVER of Packwood, and three brothers, Ole O. OLIVER of Chula Vista, California, Fred D. and Ned Y. of Packwood. Five grandchildren survive. The local post of V.F.W. today made arrangements to furnish pallbearers for the funeral and assisted other military units in making arrangements for an appropriate military funeral. A firing squad will represent the Allen Jewett Post No. 47 of American Legion. The body was taken to the Hoskins Funeral Home. -------- Note: Other children of Henry and Agnes Oliver - John Kurtz Oliver (Oct. 29, 1903 - June 17, 1980), buried in Tucson, Arizona. Anice Oliver, born Sept. 1916. Believed to have married a Harry Heston, but not confirmed. Needs clarification. Her mother died when Anice was only two weeks old.

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Henry Addison Oliver's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Henry Addison Oliver death?
Henry Addison Oliver death on 4 Oct 1936 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0138600
Longitude: -91.9562100

Family Members:

Parent

John G Oliver

(1854 - 1934)

Winifred Lucy Houghton Oliver

(1860 - 1944)

Spouse

Agnes Kurtz Oliver

(1881 - 1916)

Siblings

John Calvin Oliver

(1887 - 1888)

Clyde G Oliver

(1888 - 1915)

Fred David Oliver

(1891 - 1983)

Children

Mary Agnes Oliver Peck

(1905 - 1983)

Florence C Oliver

(1907 - 1928)

Henry Anthony Oliver Jr.

(1910 - 1912)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0138600, -91.9562100

2. Old Fairfield Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0148000, -91.9598000

3. Memorial Lawn Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0068000, -91.9805000

4. Switzer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0368996, -91.9096985

5. Bradshaw Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9766998, -91.9032974

6. Roth Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9589005, -91.9574966

7. Bethesda Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0019000, -91.8796000

8. Smith Family Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9972416, -92.0362857

9. Wheeler Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0797000, -91.9185500

10. Galliher Cemetery
Glasgow, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9666892, -91.8835038

11. Upper Richwoods Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602989, -91.8807983

12. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
Libertyville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9416900, -91.9996200

13. Perlee Cemetery
Perlee, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0805750, -91.8993380

14. Pattison Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9444008, -91.9049988

15. Moorman Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0452995, -92.0622025

16. Wright Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9524000, -91.8728000

17. Antioch Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1002998, -91.9147034

18. Moyer Cemetery
Fairfield, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1046982, -91.9330978

19. Cumberland Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9248000, -91.9903000

20. Gregg Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0078011, -92.0811005

21. Salina Cemetery
Salina, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0419006, -91.8330994

22. McCleary Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9892006, -92.0805969

23. Brooks Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0635986, -92.0693970

24. Thompson Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -91.9772034