George Frederick Holmes (1881-1917)

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Huddersfield's Roll of Honour: 1914-1922

The following extract is from Huddersfield's Roll of Honour: 1914-1922 (2014) by J. Margaret Stansfield:

HOLMES, GEORGE FREDERICK. Private. No 241976. 2/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment. Born Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, 14.7.1881. Son of Mr and Mrs Frederic Holmes, 28 Eldon Road, Marsh. Educated Thomas Street Board School. Employed as a plasterer's labourer by Mr Robinson of Marsh. Single. Enlisted 28.3.1916. Reported missing, presumed killed, at the Battle of Bullecourt, 3.5.1917. Has no known grave. Commemorated ARRAS MEMORIAL TO THE MISSING.
ROH:- Holy Trinity Church, Huddersfield; Huddersfield Drill Hall.
Brother of Private NORMAN GLEDHILL HOLMES died 28.1.1919.

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