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We remember William Holden
We remember William Holden
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1882
location
Kemp Street, Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8877797
7th June 1882
1891
location
26 Rockcliffe St, Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8877797
6th April 1891
1901
employment
Coal Dealer's Labourer
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8877797
1st April 1901
1901
location
2 William St, Blackburn
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8877797
1st April 1901
1906
marriage
Agnes Anderton
Source:8877797
21st June 1906
1910
children
Albert Holden
Source:8877797
5th May 1910
1911
employment
Coal Dealer
Self employed
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8877797
2nd April 1911
1911
location
12 John Thomas St. Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8877797
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8877797
9th December 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Slight Defects on Enlistment not sufficient to cause rejection.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8877797
9th December 1915
1915
location
6 Norwood Ave, Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8877797
9th December 1915
1917
events
Mobilization
Mobilization
Isleworth
United Kingdom
Source:8877798
13th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
M/335681
Army Service Corps
Source:8877798
June 1917
1917
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8877798
2nd October 1917 - 15th October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Bronchitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:8877798
15th October 1917 - 16th November 1917
1917
appointments
Lorry Driver
Source:8877798
October 1917
1919
location
88 Perry St. Darwen
United Kingdom
Source:8877798
February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8877798
26th March 1919
1919
marriage
Annie Riding nee Clayton
Source:8877792
1919
1939
location
5 Cresswell St. Manchester CB
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8877792
29th September 1939
1960
employment
Retired Labourer, Engineering Works
Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8877792
March 1960
1960
location
120 Cornelian St. Blackburn
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8877792
March 1960
service
British Army
Private
M/325681
Army Service Corps
Source:1924922
1960
death
Heart Disease & Senility
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:8877792
13th March 1960
burial
Blackburn
United Kingdom
Source:8877792
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Holden |
| Source | 1924922 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 John Thomas St. Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 120 Cornelian St. Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address | known March 1960 | |
| 2 William St, Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| 26 Rockcliffe St, Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th April 1891 | |
| 5 Cresswell St. Manchester CB | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 6 Norwood Ave, Blackburn | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th December 1915 | |
| 88 Perry St. Darwen | United Kingdom | known February 1919 | ||
| Kemp Street, Blackburn | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th June 1882 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M/325681 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | M/335681 | Army Service Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Holden | son | 5th May 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Holden, nee Kitcher | mother | ||
| William Henry Holden | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Anderton | wife | 21st June 1906 | |
| Annie Riding nee Clayton | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-09 | 5'4" |
Media
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GravestoneBlackburn Old Cemetery, Whalley New Road. H. 17252. IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / WILLIAM THE BELOVED HUSBAND OF / ANNIE HOLDEN / DIED MARCH 13TH 1960 / AGED 77 YEARS.
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography part 3 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Biography part 1 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Biography part 2 | Cynthia60869 | |
| Gravestone | Cynthia60869 |
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