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We remember John Edwin Holt
We remember John Edwin Holt
Timeline
Timeline
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:1949296
11th July 1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9072355
25th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
13675
Scottish Rifles (Cameronians)
10th Battalion
Source:1949296
service
British Army
Private
13675
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
10th Battalion
Source:9072355
location
971 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9072355
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:9072355
Source:1949296
25th September 1915
burial
Pas-de-Calais
France
Panel 58
Source:9072355
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Edwin |
| Initials | JE |
| Last Name | Holt |
| Source | 9072355 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 971 Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13675 | Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) | 10th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13675 | Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) | 10th Battalion | Private |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances | mother | ||
| Henry William Holt | father |
Media
Media
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Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) cap badgeJohn Holt was serving with the 10th Battalion at the time of his death.
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14/15 Star, BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to John Holt for service in the Great War (Source: MIC)Contributed by:
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Rawtenstall Municipal War MemorialJohn Edwin Holt is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Mary's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Goodshaw. (IWM Ref: 42527 - 48 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Front Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Records | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 14/15 Star, BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| Rawtenstall Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 |
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