Percy Oliver
Oliver, Percy Lane (1878–1944), founder of the first voluntary blood donor service
About Percy Oliver
Lived 1878 – 1944 (aged 66).
Percy Lane Oliver (11 April 1878 – 16 April 1944) was a British civil servant, who is credited with founding the first volunteer blood donation service.
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Who was Percy Oliver?
Oliver, Percy Lane (1878–1944), founder of the first voluntary blood donor service
When was Percy Oliver born?
Percy Oliver was born on 17 January 1878.
When did Percy Oliver die?
Percy Oliver died on 17 January 1944 in Westminster.
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