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We remember Edward Ernest Holder
We remember Edward Ernest Holder
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Thomas G W
Source:9505872
1872
1874
sibling
Albert H
Source:9505872
1874
1876
sibling
Elizabeth A
Source:9505872
1876
1877
1880
sibling
Mary Ann
Source:9505872
1880
1881
location
51, Smyrks Road, Newington
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505872
1881
1882
sibling
Horace
Source:9505866
1882
1885
sibling
Percy
Source:9505866
1885
1890
sibling
Lily
Source:9505866
1890
1891
location
51, Thurlow Hill, Streatham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9505855
1891
1911
employment
Bakers Assistant
Source:6994898
1911
1911
location
43 Heron Road Herne Hill S E
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994898
1911
1914
marriage
Hilda Sophia Newall
Source:6994903
1914
1915
children
Edward Thomas Holder
Source:6994842
28th May 1915
1916
enlistment
Camberwell
United Kingdom
Source:6994842
12th December 1916
1916
location
52 Heron, Road Herne Hill, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6994842
12th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Private
841194
London Regiment
32nd London Battalion
Source:6981285
13th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
841194
London Regiment
Source:7077648
1917
death
Killed in Action
Cambrai
France
Source:7077648
Source:6979242
30th November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Source:7077648
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Ernest |
| Initials | EE |
| Last Name | Holder |
| Source | 6979242 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Heron Road Herne Hill S E | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 51, Smyrks Road, Newington | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 51, Thurlow Hill, Streatham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 52 Heron, Road Herne Hill, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 841194 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 841194 | London Regiment | 32nd London Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Thomas Holder | son | 28th May 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A C | mother | ||
| Thomas Holder | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas G W | brother | 1872 | |
| Albert H | brother | 1874 | |
| Elizabeth A | sister | 1876 | |
| Mary Ann | sister | 1880 | |
| Horace | brother | 1882 | |
| Percy | brother | 1885 | |
| Lily | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Sophia Newall | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-12 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Description report of EnlistmentDescription of physical statistics of Edward Holder and marriage detailsContributed by:
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Service HistoryDetails of EH service history joined unit on the 22nd November and reported missing in action 30th November 1917Contributed by:
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Description of the Battle of Bourlon 1917Description of the action at the Battle of Bourlon 1917Contributed by:
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Location of Bourlon Wood west of CambraiLocation of Bourlon Wood west of Cambrai 1917Contributed by:
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Trench Map Bourlon Wood 20 September 1917Trench Map of Bourlon Wood showing the location of German trenches marked in redContributed by:
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Extract from War DiaryExtract from War diary showing joining of EH in a draft of 72 on 22nd Nov 1917Contributed by:
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Extract from War Diary 30 November 1917Extract from War Dairy describing the attack on the positions of the 6th London's at Bourlon Wood on the morning of the 30th November 1917Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Julian1543 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan26537 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves entry | Julian1543 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC Notice of Death | Julian1543 | |
| German Record of Death | Julian1543 | |
| Attestation of Edward Holder | Julian1543 | |
| Description report of Enlistment | Julian1543 | |
| Service History | Julian1543 | |
| Description of the Battle of Bourlon 1917 | Julian1543 | |
| Location of Bourlon Wood west of Cambrai | Julian1543 | |
| Trench Map Bourlon Wood 20 September 1917 | Julian1543 | |
| Extract from War Diary | Julian1543 | |
| Extract from War Diary 30 November 1917 | Julian1543 | |
| Edward Holder in Uniform | Julian1543 | |
| Edward Holder in Uniform | Julian1543 |
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