Basic Details
Surname
Holmes
Forenames
Wilfrid E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Recovered 23/5/2022 from https://cpgw.org.uk/soldier-records/wilfred-ewart-holmes/
Son of Willie Brook and Amy Gertrude Holmes, née Hemingway. Willie was born at Holmfirth and Amy at Batley, Yorkshire.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Wilfrid E. Holmes, 42292, North'd Fus.; 5/6056, Durh. L.I
HOLMES, Wilfred Ewart, [Buckden], aged 18, died in the Military Hospital, Rouen, following wounds received in action in France. Buried ST. SEVER CEMETERY EXTENSION, ROUEN
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Northumberland Fus
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Durham Light Infantry
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Not Stated on Memorial
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
November
Day of death
16
Age at death
19
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial