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We remember Frederick Holmes
We remember Frederick Holmes
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1895
enlistment
Source:7678271
27th August 1895
1895
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/10637
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
Source:8592913
27th August 1895 - 3rd February 1915
1910
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9471524
30th September 1910
1915
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/10637
HMS Clan McNaughton
Source:8592913
3rd February 1915
awards
Naval General Service Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:9471524
marriage
Bessie
Source:8592913
1915
death
when his ship (an armed merchant cruiser) foundered in the Atlantic Ocean north of Ireland with the loss of all 281 crew
Source:8592913
3rd February 1915
burial
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Panel 13
Source:8592913
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Holmes |
| Source | 7678271 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | CH/10637 | HMS Clan McNaughton | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/10637 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Naval General Service Medal | Other War Service Award |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | wife |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Edward43379 | |
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial, St Saviour's Church, Walmer, Kent | Edward43379 |
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