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We remember Frederick John Holbrook
We remember Frederick John Holbrook
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Emily Florence Holbrook
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1895
1898
1900
sibling
Arthur Thomas Holbrook
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1900
1903
sibling
Henry Ivor Holbrook
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1903
1911
location
67 Llanelly Street, Splott, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5477785
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Bricklayer
East Moors Ironworks
Splott, Cardiff
United Kingdom
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February 1915
1915
enlistment
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:5477785
February 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
30649
Welsh Regiment
Source:5477785
February 1915 - 11th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
30649
Welsh Regiment
Source:5477785
12th May 1915 - 26th July 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th May 1915
1916
appointments
Attached to 26th Field Company, RE for training
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19th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Royal Engineers
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19th May 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in Battle of the Somme, subsequently died of wounds
Hospital/Institution
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16th July 1916 - 26th July 1916
education
Elementary school
Moorland Road School
Splott, Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:5477785
service
British Army
Private
30649
Welsh Regiment
Source:1921563
1916
death
Died of wounds
Wounded 16 July during the Battle of the Somme, presumably evacuated to a casualty clearing station at Heilly, where he died of his wounds
Heilly
France
Source:7148287
Source:5477785
26th July 1916
burial
Somme
Heilly Station Cemetery
France
Source:7148287
Source:5477785
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick John |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Holbrook |
| Source | 5477785 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Llanelly Street, Splott, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30649 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 30649 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | ||||
| British Army | 30649 | Welsh Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| Henry Holbrook | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Florence Holbrook | sister | 1895 | |
| Arthur Thomas Holbrook | brother | 1900 | |
| Henry Ivor Holbrook | brother | 1903 |
Media
Media
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Frederick Holbrook pictured in uniformA studio photo of Holbrook in uniform, probably shortly before he was posted overseas in May 1915
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 1Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Holbrook is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 2Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Holbrook is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 3Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Holbrook is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 4Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme, France where John Holbrook is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Frederick Holbrook.Contributed by:
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Welsh Regiment Cap BadgeWelsh Regiment Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Frederick Holbrook.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, FranceMore about Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbe, Somme, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | David114 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | David114 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David114 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| My Tommy’s War: An underage Welsh brickie on the Somme | David114 | |
| Probate Service, Soldiers' Wills | David114 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription, FindMyPast | David114 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Holbrook pictured in uniform | David114 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’Abbe, Somme 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 | |
| Welsh Regiment Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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