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We remember John Holmes
We remember John Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1896
service
British Army
Private
S-15343
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Source:1943856
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:9614004
11th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9614106
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 1943856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S-15343 | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Holmes | father | ||
| Margaret Johnstone Laird | mother |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gordon19630 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Weir Memorial | Gordon19630 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Holmes | Gordon19630 | |
| Gryffe Advertizer - "Supreme Sacrifice" | Gordon19630 |
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