Basic Details Surname Holmes Forenames T Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide forename, service and death details. He died on the first day of the Somme in the attack on Mametz, one of 343 casualties in this action. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Border Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death France Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 1 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial