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We remember William Holroyd
We remember William Holroyd
Timeline
Timeline
1914
enlistment
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5th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
M2/051828
Army Service Corps.(TF)
263. Coy.
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5th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 22
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3rd March 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
M2/051828
Army Service Corps.
619 (MT) Coy.
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7th February 1916 - 3rd April 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
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February 1917
1919
employment
Motor Mechanic
Woodhall Nicholson and Sons
Horton Street. Halifax.
United Kingdom
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4th February 1919
1919
location
14. Carlton Terrace. Elland Road. Brighouse, Yorkshire.
United Kingdom
parents address
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4th February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Holroyd |
| Source | 1947313 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Carlton Terrace. Elland Road. Brighouse, Yorkshire. | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M2/051828 | Army Service Corps.(TF) | 263. Coy. | Private | |
| British Army | M2/051828 | Army Service Corps. | 619 (MT) Coy. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-03 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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WW1 MedalsWW1 Pair awarded to Pte. M2/051828. William Holroyd. Army Service Corps.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| UK, British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| Pension Records | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 Medals | Keith7416 |
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