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We remember Lionel Brook Holliday
We remember Lionel Brook Holliday
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Ethel Holliday
Source:7932395
1878
1880
1880
location
2 Glenwood, Lundley cum Quarmby, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7932395
1880
1891
education
Oatlands School
Paley Lane, Harrogate
United Kingdom
Source:7932398
1891
1891
location
Oatlands School, Paley Lane, Harrogate
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7932398
1891
1898
commission
Temporary
Source:7932420
12th January 1898
1898
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7932420
12th January 1898
1900
service
British Army
Captain
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7932417
28th May 1900 - 1st April 1908
1901
employment
Aniline Manufacturer
Read Holliday and Sons
Upperhead Row, Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Source:7932435
1901 - 1916
1908
marriage
Alice Woolger
Source:7932492
31st March 1908 - 1915
1908
service
British Army
Captain
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
5th Battalion
Source:7932409
1st April 1908 - 6th August 1913
1911
children
Thomas Lionel Holiday
Source:7932374
1911
1911
location
Oaklands, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7932374
1911
1913
service
British Army
Major
Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment)
5th Battalion
Source:7932409
6th August 1913 - 15th March 1930
1914
appointments
Assistant Provost Marshal
Source:7932410
5th August 1914
1915
employment
Read Holliday and Sons
Munitions
Director
Huddersfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7932435
1915 - 1916
1915
employment
H M Government
Munitions
Plant Manager
Source:7932435
1915 - 1918
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7932431
30th November 1915
1917
employment
Governing Director
L B Holliday and Co Ltd
Huddersfield
United Kingdom
Source:7932436
1917 - 1965
1918
awards
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7932414
7th June 1918
1918
marriage
Marguerite W Taylor
Source:7932404
1918 - 1965
awards
Territorial Decoration
Other War Service Award
Source:7932415
education
Bonn University
Bonn
Germany
Source:7932385
education
Uppingham School
Rutland
United Kingdom
Source:7932385
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:7932412
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7932435
location
Cleaboy Stud, Mullingar, Westmeath
Ireland
Source:7932385
location
Copgrove Hall, Copgrove, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7932385
location
Sunnyside, Park Lane, Newmarket
United Kingdom
Source:7932385
1965
death
Not War Related
Copgrove, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7932385
17th December 1965
burial
Copgrove, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7932385
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lionel Brook |
| Initials | LB |
| Last Name | Holliday |
| Source | 1933826 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Glenwood, Lundley cum Quarmby, Huddersfield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1880 | |
| Cleaboy Stud, Mullingar, Westmeath | Ireland | |||
| Copgrove Hall, Copgrove, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Oaklands, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Oatlands School, Paley Lane, Harrogate | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1891 | |
| Sunnyside, Park Lane, Newmarket | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) | 5th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | Duke of Wellington's Own (West Riding Regiment) | 5th Battalion | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the British Empire (OBE) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Territorial Decoration | Other War Service Award |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Lionel Holiday | son | 1911 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Holliday JP | father | ||
| Maria Holliday | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Holliday | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite W Taylor | wife | 1918 | |
| Alice Woolger | wife | 31st March 1908 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Whos Who Entry | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1914) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1914) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1914) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1900) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Retirement (1930) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Award of OBE (1918) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1921) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1919) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Appointment (1908) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Nomination as High Sheriff (1941) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Commission (1898) | M2740 | |
| Complete Despatches of Lord French | M2740 | |
| A History of Read Holliday and Sons | M2740 | |
| A History of L B Holliday and Co | M2740 | |
| The Times - Wedding Announcement (1908) | M2740 | |
| Yorkshire Racing People - Lionel Brook Holiday | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major L B Holliday | M2740 |
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