Basic Details Surname Holmes Forenames Myles Bateman Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Service number SPTS/4285 Notes Additional info from CWGC Son of John Lewis Holmes and Isabella Holmes, of 3, Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Lancs. Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) Royal Fusiliers Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 23rd Battalion Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Private Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial France Town of burial Somme Cemetery Thiepval Memorial Year of death 1916 Month of death July Day of death 27 Age at death 20 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial