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Eddie Oliver

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Name	Oliver, Eddie L.
Born	12/18/1907
Birthplace	Menard, Texas
Places of residence	Pecos, Houston, Hunstville, Alvin with TDPS Highway Patrol Houston with Texas Rangers
Notes	Enlisted, TDPS Highway Patrol, August 2, 1937 Transferred, Texas Rangers Company "A", September 1, 1942 Promoted to Sergeant, April 1, 1957 Promoted to Captain, December 8, 1958 Retired, December 31, 1971 Eddie Oliver was born December 18, 1907 in Menard, Texas. He joined the Texas DPS in 1937 with the Texas Highway Patrol. He promoted to the Rangers in 1942 and was stationed in Houston for much of his career. He promoted to Captain in 1958, and as a Captain in the Garrison era, he is said to have been instrumental in maintaining Ranger tradition and performance. He retired from the Rangers in 1971, and passed away on July 16, 1986.
Occupation	Texas Ranger 1942-1971 TDPS Highway Patrol, 1937-1942
Spouse	Etoile Oliver
Deceased	07/16/1986
Deceased where	Canyon City, Texas
Additional Information	Historic Event Article Galveston's Balinese Room

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