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We remember Harry Holmes
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Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
employment
Druggists Warehouseman
Brooks Parker and Company Wholesale Druggists
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:8548114
17th November 1915
1915
enlistment
Bradford
United Kingdom
Source:8548114
17th November 1915
1916
marriage
Priscilla Wilby
Source:8548123
1st February 1916
1916
children
Phyllis Holmes
Source:8548123
March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8548114
6th August 1916 - 2nd September 1916
1916
hospitalisation
In the trenches at Ypres, a shell explosion occurred and struck and shattered index finger of right hand. Finger was amputated at Dressing Station.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8548114
30th August 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Treatment for wound to right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8548114
3rd September 1916 - 31st January 1917
1917
dates
Age 20
Source:8548114
7th August 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8548114
7th August 1917
1919
children
Gladys V Holmes
Source:8552142
1919
children
John Holmes
Source:8552041
hospitalisation
Treatment for wound to right hand
Hospital/Institution
Source:8548114
service
British Army
Private
17837
West Riding Regiment
3 Battalion
Source:8548114
1998
awards
French Legion of Honour
Other War Service Award
Source:8548298
November 1998
1999
dates
Age 101
Source:8548298
28th February 1999
1999
death
Leeds
United Kingdom
Source:8548298
28th February 1999
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 1942940 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17837 | West Riding Regiment | 3 Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| French Legion of Honour | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Holmes | daughter | March 1916 | |
| John Holmes | son | ||
| Gladys V Holmes | daughter | 1919 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Wilby | wife | 1st February 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-08-07 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Harry Holmes (centre) at a training campPictured at a training camp in Halifax.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Article following Harry's death | Charlotte33 | |
| Award from the French Government | Charlotte33 | |
| Interview with Harry on Remembrance Day, 1998 | Charlotte33 | |
| Birth record for Harry's daughter, Gladys | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Holmes (centre) at a training camp | Charlotte33 | |
| Harry Holmes pictured aged 99 years | Charlotte33 | |
| Harry Holmes pictured aged 99 years | Charlotte33 |
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