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We remember Henry White Holmes
We remember Henry White Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Beatrice Holmes
Source:7605071
1872
1873
sibling
Nellie Holmes
Source:7605071
1873
1874
sibling
Ernest Holmes
Source:7605071
1874
1879
sibling
Lena Holmes
Source:7605071
1879
1882
sibling
Sydney Holmes
Source:7605071
1882
1883
1885
sibling
Lennard Holmes
Source:7605071
1885
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:7605071
5th April 1891
1891
location
48, Prospect Road, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hants
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7605071
5th April 1891
1911
events
Henry White Holmes married Rose Mary Boyce
Married
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7604606
5th August 1911
1911
marriage
Rose Mary Boyce
Source:7604606
5th August 1911
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:7604606
10th December 1915
1915
employment
Manager Corset Factory
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7604606
10th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7604606
10th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
21994
Army Reserve Coldstream Guards
Reserve Battalion
Source:7604606
10th December 1915 - 15th March 1917
1915
location
65, Folkestone Road, Copnor, PORTSMOUTH
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7604606
10th December 1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
21994
Coldstream Guards
3rd Btn Coldstream Guards
Source:7604606
16th February 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7604606
17th February 1918 - 5th July 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound to scalp - serious
Hospital/Institution
Source:7604606
3rd April 1918 - 15th July 1918
1918
service
British Army
Guardsman
21994
Coldstream Guards
Guards Garrison Company
Source:7604606
8th October 1918 - 25th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7604606
15th June 1919
service
British Army
Private
21994
Coldstream Guards
Source:1943406
1958
death
Not War Related
Died in St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth at the age of 75
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
Source:7604848
26th January 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry White |
| Initials | HW |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 1943406 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48, Prospect Road, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hants | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 65, Folkestone Road, Copnor, PORTSMOUTH | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th December 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21994 | Coldstream Guards | Private | ||
| British Army | 21994 | Coldstream Guards | 3rd Btn Coldstream Guards | Private | |
| British Army | 21994 | Coldstream Guards | Guards Garrison Company | Guardsman | |
| British Army | 21994 | Army Reserve Coldstream Guards | Reserve Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Holmes | father | ||
| Charlotte Holmes nee Rook | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Holmes | sister | 1872 | |
| Ernest Holmes | brother | 1874 | |
| Lena Holmes | sister | 1879 | |
| Nellie Holmes | sister | 1873 | |
| Sydney Holmes | brother | 1882 | |
| Lennard Holmes | brother | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mary Boyce | wife | 5th August 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-10 | 5'8" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Pension Records 1914-1920 | Richard45969 | |
| England and Wales, Free Birth Index 1837-1915 | Richard45969 | |
| England and Wales, National Probate Calendar - 1858-1966 | Richard45969 | |
| 1891 England Census | Richard45969 |
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