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We remember Frank James Holmes
We remember Frank James Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
William Holmes
Source:8674193
1877
1881
sibling
Beatrice Mary Holmes
Source:8674193
1881
1883
sibling
George Holmes
Source:8674193
1883
1891
sibling
Harry Holmes
Source:8674193
1891
1893
1893
location
Hardway, South Brewham, Somerset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8674183
25th July 1893
1895
sibling
Annie Eilza Holmes
Source:8674193
1895
1896
sibling
Charlie Holmes
Source:8674193
1896
1897
sibling
Florence Mary Holmes
Source:8674193
1897
1899
sibling
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Source:8674193
1899
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:8674214
31st March 1901
1901
location
Hardway Row, South Brewham, Someset
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8674214
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:8674215
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:7278829
31st October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
20118
Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment)
9th Battalion
Source:8674190
31st October 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7278829
31st October 1915
enlistment
Taunton, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:8674190
service
British Army
Private
20118
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:1942236
service
British Army
Private
20118
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Source:7278829
service
British Army
18171
13th Hussars
Source:8674190
service
British Army
Source:7278829
1915
death
Killed in Action
Sulva Bay, Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7278829
Source:8674185
31st October 1915
burial
Sulva Bay, Galipolli
Turkey
II.H.2
Source:7278829
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 8674190 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardway Row, South Brewham, Someset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Hardway, South Brewham, Somerset | United Kingdom | parents address | known 25th July 1893 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20118 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 20118 | West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own) | Private | ||
| British Army | 20118 | Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) | 9th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 18171 | 13th Hussars | |||
| British Army |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Holmes nee Curtis | mother | ||
| Charles Holmes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Holmes | brother | 1877 | |
| Beatrice Mary Holmes | sister | 1881 | |
| George Holmes | brother | 1883 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes | brother | 1899 | |
| Harry Holmes | brother | 1891 | |
| Annie Eilza Holmes | sister | 1895 | |
| Charlie Holmes | brother | 1896 | |
| Florence Mary Holmes | sister | 1897 |
Media
Media
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Frank's birth certificateA copy of Frank James Holmes birth certificate.
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Frank Holmes Scroll of HonourThis gives Frank's rank, service no, Battalion, where and when he was killed, where he enlisted and the battalion he was originally with.Contributed by:
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The Holmes Family TreeThis information is taken from the Brewham parish registers, census returns, civil registration and the International Genealogical Index.Contributed by:
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Frank's memorial stone at Hill 60, Sulva Bay, TurkThis memorial stone marks the place where Frank Holmes was buried shortly after his death.
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The Brewham War MemorialThe panel showing Frank James Holmes name on the parish war memorial.Contributed by:
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Hill 10, Sulva Bay, TurkeyThis is the cemetery where Frank is buried such a long way from home.Contributed by:
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1902 Brewham School PhotographThis is a copy of the Brewham School photograph taken in 1902. Sadly only the teachers names are known, but I cannot help but wonder if Frank Holmes and his brother's are looking staring at us.Contributed by:
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Frank's childhood homeThis photograph shows No 6 Hardway Cottages with the old flour loft and bake house to the left. It is now a private home but it still retains the old bake house oven.Contributed by:
Nicola80499
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nicola80499 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Diary for 9th West Yorkshire Regiment | Nicola80499 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Frank's birth certificate | Nicola80499 | |
| Frank's death certificate | Nicola80499 | |
| Frank Holmes Scroll of Honour | Nicola80499 | |
| The Holmes Family Tree | Nicola80499 | |
| Frank's memorial stone at Hill 60, Sulva Bay, Turk | Nicola80499 | |
| The Brewham War Memorial | Nicola80499 | |
| Hill 10, Sulva Bay, Turkey | Nicola80499 | |
| 1902 Brewham School Photograph | Nicola80499 | |
| Frank's childhood home | Nicola80499 |
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