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Norm Oliver

1922 – 1944

Australian rules footballer, born 1922

Australian rules football player Tennis player
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About Norm Oliver

Lived 1922 – 1944 (aged 21). Norm Oliver was an australian rules football player and tennis player.

Norman Leslie Oliver (15 August 1922 – 27 June 1944) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was also a talented tennis player, and there was a possibility of him being a future Davis Cup player.

Family Son of Harold George Oliver (1893-1968), and Gladys Elizabeth Ann Oliver (1894-1961), née Atherton, Norman Leslie Oliver was born on 15 August 1922.

Military service Serving as a Flying Officer in the RAAF during World War II, he was killed when his Kittyhawk plane crashed on a beach in New Guinea.

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Important facts

Born
15 August 1922, Melbourne
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 June 1944, Hansa Bay
Occupation
Australian rules football player, tennis player
Education
Melbourne High School
Also known as
Norm L. Oliver, Norman Leslie Oliver

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norm Oliver?

Australian rules footballer, born 1922

When was Norm Oliver born?

Norm Oliver was born on 15 August 1922 in Melbourne.

When did Norm Oliver die?

Norm Oliver died on 27 June 1944 in Hansa Bay.

What was Norm Oliver's occupation?

Norm Oliver was an australian rules football player and tennis player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norm Oliver

· Wikidata: Q7051511

· DBpedia: Norm Oliver (footballer, born 1922)

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