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We remember Frank Holland
We remember Frank Holland
Timeline
Timeline
1898
dates
Age 18
Source:9582778
9th May 1898
1898
enlistment
Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9582778
9th May 1898
1910
children
Edward Frank Holland
Source:9582783
21st January 1910
1910
discharge
Source:9582778
8th May 1910
1911
children
Harry William Holland
Source:9582783
23rd November 1911
1913
children
Albert John Holland
Source:9582783
21st June 1913
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
5577
Source:9582778
19th October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9582778
31st October 1915
1916
dates
Age 35
Source:9582783
3rd July 1916
1916
location
15 Edred Road, Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9582783
3rd July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
East Kent Regiment - The Buffs
3rd Battallion
Source:9582783
5th July 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Corporal
East Kent Regiment - The Buffs
2nd Battalion
Source:9582783
1st September 1916 - 20th April 1918
1916
children
Ethel May Holland
Source:9582783
11th October 1916
1920
discharge
Source:9582778
14th April 1920
marriage
Emily Ethel Spratling
Source:9582783
service
British Army
Private
L/5577
East Kent Regiment
Source:1929683
service
British Army
Corporal
L/5577
East Kent Regiment
Source:1929683
service
British Army
Corporal
G/11456
East Kent Regiment
Source:1929683
service
British Army
5577
East Kent Regiment - The Buffs
Source:9582778
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9582778
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Holland |
| Source | 1929683 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Edred Road, Dover, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd July 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/5577 | East Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | L/5577 | East Kent Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | G/11456 | East Kent Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 5577 | East Kent Regiment - The Buffs | |||
| British Army | 5577 | Corporal | |||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment - The Buffs | 3rd Battallion | Corporal | ||
| British Army | East Kent Regiment - The Buffs | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Frank Holland | son | 21st January 1910 | |
| Harry William Holland | son | 23rd November 1911 | |
| Albert John Holland | son | 21st June 1913 | |
| Ethel May Holland | daughter | 11th October 1916 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Ethel Spratling | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1898-05-09 | 5'7" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers’ Documents, First World War ‘Burnt Documents’ (Microfilm Copies) - The National Archives | Bryan118538 | |
| Soldiers’ Documents from Pension Claims, First World War (Microfilm Copies) - The National Archives | Bryan118538 |
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