Ernest Holland
Shorthand Typist with Builders Merchants
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Ernest Holland was born in 1894 at Netherfield, he was the son of the late Henry a railway engine driver. and Mary Holland née Hewitt of 8 Locomotive Terrace, (off Victoria Road) Netherfield Nottinghamshire.
His father Henry was born in 1847 at Ordsall he died in 1909 at Nottingham, he was aged 62 yrs, his mother Mary Hewitt was born in 1849 atEast Retford, they were married on 15th August 1870 at the parish church at Ordsall, they went on to have 10 children.
In 1901 Ernest and his parents were living in Netherfield, along with his older siblings William, James, Henry and Ruth. Sadly Henry, the father, had died by 1911. Mary was still living at No 8 with her sons Ernest and Henry. Ernest was now a shorthand typist with a Builders Merchant
Second Lieutenant Ernest Holland arrived in France on 16 September 1916. He was killed in action when his camp was shelled during the night of 19th July 1917. He was buried at the Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Belgium. His Mother requested the words "Peace Perfect Peace" be added to his headstone. He was eligible for the British and Victory medals
In memoriam published 18th July 1919 in the Nottingham Evening Post :- “HOLLAND. – In affectionate remembrance of my dear son, Ernest, of 8 Locomotive-terrace, Netherfield, late 2nd Lieut. 10th South Staffs., killed in action 19th July, 1917. The best are the first who are called to [illegible]. – Ever-loving mother.” Above is courtesy of Jim Grundy and his facebook pages Small Town Great War Hucvknall 1914-1918
Photo of Ernest Holland
HOLLAND Ernest grave at Dickebusch New Militray Cemetery, Belgium courtesy of'PEARLADY' and find a grave website.