George William Holmes
Service number
292029
Military unit
9th (Service) Bn Devonshire Regiment
Address
Nottingham
Date of birth
Date of death
26 Oct 1917 (Age unknown)
Place of birth
Sheffield
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
George William Holmes married Beatrice Mary Cliffe (born 29th September 1896 ) they were married in 1915 at Nottingham, they lived at 38 Clapham Street, Radford, Nottingham.
Commencing 1st July 1918 his widow was awarded a pension of 13 shillings and 9 pence a week.
Military history
Private George William Holmes enlisted at Nottingham, he served with the 9th service battalion Devonshire Regiment, he was killed in action on 26th October 1917, having no known grave his name is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Extra information
additional research and information Peter Gillings
Photographs
Photo of George William Holmes
Tyne Cot Memorial courtesy of the cwgc