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We remember Philip Lawton Holmes
We remember Philip Lawton Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Harold James Holmes
Source:8483199
1881
1883
1885
sibling
Rachel M Holmes
Source:8483199
1885
1889
sibling
Norman Boles Holmes
Source:8483199
1889
1896
sibling
Eric Ord Holmes
Source:8483199
1896
1912
marriage
Rachel Allen
Source:8483201
1912 - 22nd November 1915
1914
children
Brian Nelson Holmes
Source:8483174
21st October 1914
1914
dates
Age 31
Source:8483174
12th November 1914
1914
employment
Printer
United Kingdom
Source:8483174
12th November 1914
1914
enlistment
Winchester
United Kingdom
Source:8483174
12th November 1914
1914
location
Rochdale Old Rd, Bury
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8483174
12th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
R/6900
King's Royal Rifles
Source:8483174
14th November 1914 - 6th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
King's Royal Rifles
Source:8483174
7th June 1915 - 16th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
R6900
King's Royal Rifle Corps
7th Service Battalion
Source:8483174
17th November 1915 - 22nd November 1915
service
British Army
Private
R6900
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:1944837
1915
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:8483173
Source:8483174
22nd November 1915
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:8483173
28th November 1915
burial
WEST-VLAANDEREN
Belgium
Source:8483173
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip Lawton |
| Initials | PL |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 8483173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Old Rd, Bury | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R6900 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | R/6900 | King's Royal Rifles | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | King's Royal Rifles | Lance Corporal | |||
| British Army | R6900 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 7th Service Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Nelson Holmes | son | 21st October 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Holmes MD | father | ||
| Blanche Crompton Holmes, nee James | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold James Holmes | brother | 1881 | |
| Norman Boles Holmes | brother | 1889 | |
| Eric Ord Holmes | brother | 1896 | |
| Rachel M Holmes | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Allen | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-14 | 5'7" |
Media
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Philip Lawton Holmes, wife Rachel and son BrianA family photograph, a copy of which was donated to BuryvGrammar School by Brian Holmes.
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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 | Ann39898 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann39898 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Ann39898 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Lawton Holmes, wife Rachel and son Brian | Mark73021 |
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