Basic Details Surname Holmes Forenames Alfred Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative forename Alfred James War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra detail. Married, with a son, he had already served in South Africa and so was presumably called up immediately. He is also commemorated on IWM 2620 and 2688 Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Lance Corporal Death and Burial details Year of death 1914 Month of death October Day of death 20 Age at death 33 Manner of death as stated Not stated on this memorial Manner of death reference Killed in Action