Basic Details Surname Holmes Forenames John C. Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Boer War; Second (1899-1902) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Cheshire Royal Engineers (Volunteers) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 1st Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Second Corporal Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Royal Engineers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Second Corporal