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We remember Wilfrid Holland
We remember Wilfrid Holland
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1908
employment
Mechanical Engineer
Source:6985236
11th June 1908
1908
marriage
Mary Katherine Byrne
Source:6985240
11th June 1908
1908
location
Holborn Road, Holyhead, Anglesey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6985236
11th June 1908
1909
children
Arthur Lawrence Holland
Source:6985240
4th May 1909
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6985240
10th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6200
Royal Fusiliers
Source:6985240
10th September 1914 - 8th October 1914
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:6985240
10th October 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1931557
12th November 1915
1916
marriage
Cynthia Croft
Source:6985237
7th October 1916
1916
location
Holmhurst, Wimbledon
United Kingdom
Source:6985237
7th October 1916
1917
location
North Western Hotel, Liverpool
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6985240
21st June 1917
1919
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6973805
3rd June 1919
1920
discharge
Source:6985240
8th June 1920
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
Source:1931557
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
21st Battalion
Source:1931557
service
British Army
Major
Ministry of Munitions
Source:1931557
service
British Army
Major
Source:1931557
location
Sandells House, Amesbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6985238
1945
death
Not War Related
Amesbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Source:6985238
4th March 1945
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfrid |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Holland |
| Source | 6973805 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holborn Road, Holyhead, Anglesey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th June 1908 | |
| Holmhurst, Wimbledon | United Kingdom | known 7th October 1916 | ||
| North Western Hotel, Liverpool | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 21st June 1917 | |
| Sandells House, Amesbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 21st Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Ministry of Munitions | Major | |||
| British Army | 6200 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Lawrence Holland | son | 4th May 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Holland | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Croft | wife | 7th October 1916 | |
| Mary Katherine Byrne | wife | 11th June 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-10 | 6'0" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Des42319 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Des42319 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Des42319 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Des42319 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Des42319 | |
| Cricket Archive | Des42319 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Day Photo | Des42319 |
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