Private George Olive
23 Mar 1905 - 1975
Biography
In 1939 it is recorded he was time expired RAF and was living at Yelverton Arms, St John’s Street, Whitland. This makes it likely he was managing the Yelverton Arms Hotel, owned by his brother John Olive. The Olive family ran a number of hotel in the area, including the Boars Head at Carmarthen and the Feathers Hotel at Aberayron.
He left to join His Majesty's Forces 1942
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendy-gwyn Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 1942 |
| Whitland Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 1942 |
National ID
XEEL 169/3
Occupation
Hotel manager
Address
King Edward Street, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Other information
The Hotel was put up for sale in 1945 after the death of John Olive. Many years later, after the closure of the hotel, and known as Yelverton House, it became the offices of Llewelyn Davies accountants, which had been founded by another patrol member.
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 register
Western Mail, 21 Nov 1930, 24 Oct 1945