North High School Wall of Honor Julia Jane Oliver Class of January, 1940
Research done by Claradell Shedd, class of 1953.
Julia Jane Oliver Julia graduated from North High in January, 1940. She enlisted in the WAVES at the Federal Building in Des Moines on October 7, 1942. Her service number was 702-95-75. Her next of kin was shown as Mr. Rex Oliver, 136 East Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA. Julia Jane Oliver; Seaman 3rdClass (get correct photo) Julia Jane Oliver Year   Rank   Status Jan, 1940 x   x Graduated from North High School, Des Moines, IA Employed x x x Where and when? Oct 7, 1942 x US Naval Reserve; WAVES x Enlisted at the Federal Building in Des Moines in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) 1942-1944. Apr 19,1944 x Deceased x Storekeeper 3rd Class; Buried Masonic Cemetery, Glendale, Des Moines, IA
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Glendale Masonic Cemetery, Des Moines, IA
Julia Jane Oliver Storekeeper 3rd Class WAVES US Navy (Get correct medals for Julia) United Nations Service Medal/Korea; National Defense Service Medal; Korean War Service Medal w/three stars; Navy Occupational Medal w Asia Bar; Korean Defense Service Medal; China Service Medal; Korean Presidenial Unit Citation
References The comprehensive list of names from North High's 1893-2018 graduation classes are from Claradell Shedd's North Des Moines High School website. The names of all North High School graduates can be found online at http://www.ndmhs.com/. Julia Jane Oliver's 1940 class page can be viewed at: http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1940(1990.50).html
Died: 04/19/44.
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