Basic Details
Surname
Holden
Forenames
Benjamin
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details. He was a weaver but also regular who had served for 12 years, including at the relief of Ladysmith in the South African war, before WW1, hence he was called up in 1914. His brother, Richard, is also commemorated here: Benjamin is also commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Not Stated on Memorial
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The Manchester Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Private
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Town of death
Somme
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
10
Age at death
40
Manner of death as stated
Unknown
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action