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We remember Lancelot Ernest Holland
We remember Lancelot Ernest Holland
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Enid Holland
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1878
1879
sibling
Cecil Holland
Source:8559482
1879
1882
sibling
Aubrey Holland
Source:8559482
1882
1884
sibling
Ernest S Holland
Source:8559482
1884
1887
birth
Source:7639382
13th September 1887
1891
location
The Holt, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8559482
1891
1902
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7639382
15th May 1902
1903
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7639382
15th September 1903
1906
commission
Regular
Source:7639382
15th November 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:8559483
15th November 1906
1907
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7639382
15th November 1907
1911
location
Royal Naval Gunnery School, Whale Island, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8559481
1911
1913
marriage
Phyllis Margaret Smith
Source:8561269
1913
1915
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:8559484
16th November 1915
1919
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:8559637
31st December 1919
1926
service
Royal Navy
Captain
Source:8559640
30th June 1926
1932
awards
Insignia of the Order of the Redeemer
Other War Service Award
Source:8559631
21st November 1932
1938
service
Royal Navy
Rear Admiral
Source:7639382
11th January 1938
1939
awards
Order of the Bath, Military Division
British Award/Decoration
Source:8562361
2nd January 1939
1941
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8562358
24th May 1941
1941
death
Killed in Action
Died aboard HMS Hood while in combat with the Bismarck.
Source:7639382
24th May 1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Lancelot Ernest |
| Initials | LE |
| Last Name | Holland |
| Source | 7639382 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Gunnery School, Whale Island, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| The Holt, Middleton Cheney, Banbury, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | Captain | ||||
| Royal Navy | Rear Admiral |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Insignia of the Order of the Redeemer | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Order of the Bath, Military Division | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Wilkinson Holland | father | ||
| Helen E C Pritchard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enid Holland | sister | 1878 | |
| Cecil Holland | brother | 1879 | |
| Aubrey Holland | brother | 1882 | |
| Ernest S Holland | brother | 1884 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Margaret Smith | wife | 1913 |
Media
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sub Lieutenant | Trevor65535 | |
| Lieutenant Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Insignia of Commander of the Order of the Redeemer | Trevor65535 | |
| Commander | Trevor65535 | |
| Captain | Trevor65535 | |
| HMS Hood Association | Trevor65535 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Trevor65535 | |
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 | |
| Commander of the Bath | Trevor65535 | |
| Lancelot Holland | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Admiral Lancelot Holland | Jonathan101862 |
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