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We remember James Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1891
dates
Age 3
Source:6184653
1891
1891
location
66 Frenchwood Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6184653
1891
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:6184655
1901
1901
location
66 Frenchwood Street, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6184655
1901
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:6184657
1911
1911
employment
Hairdresser, Tobacconist and Umbrella Manufactor
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6184657
1911
1911
location
303 Lancaster Road, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6184657
1911
1912
marriage
Laura Pearson
Source:6184651
17th June 1912
1912
location
301 Lancaster Road, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184651
17th June 1912
1913
children
Fred Holmes
Source:6184651
22nd July 1913
1913
location
301 Lancaster Road , Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184651
22nd July 1913
1916
dates
Age 29
Source:6184651
6th June 1916
1916
employment
Hairdresser
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6184651
6th June 1916
1916
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6184650
6th June 1916
1916
location
301 and 303 Lancaster Road, Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6184651
6th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
46292
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Garrison Battalion
Source:6184651
8th June 1916 - 29th June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rank
47th Prov.Battalion
Source:6184651
29th June 1916 - 1st January 1917
1917
dates
Age 30
Source:5491022
30th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
315256
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
23rd Battalion
Source:6184651
30th November 1917
1917
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:6184650
30th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
315256
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:1943554
1917
death
Unknown
Missing List No. 31D. "Death Accepted".
Palestine, State of
Source:7502764
Source:6184651
30th November 1917
burial
Source:7502764
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 Lancaster Road , Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 22nd July 1913 | |
| 301 Lancaster Road, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th June 1912 | |
| 301 and 303 Lancaster Road, Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 6th June 1916 | |
| 303 Lancaster Road, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 66 Frenchwood Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 66 Frenchwood Street, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 315256 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 46292 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 47th Prov.Battalion | Rank | |||
| British Army | 315256 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 23rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Holmes | son | 22nd July 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Holmes | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Pearson | wife | 17th June 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-06 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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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 | Dorothy468 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Dorothy468 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Dorothy468 |
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