| Surname: | Holdaway |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/671 |
| Notes: | MMP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 19/6/1915. Enlisted 8/1/1890 in the 16 Lancers. No. 3127, resided Basingstoke, Hants, age 20.3 years, occupation carman. Served Home 8/1/1890 to 2/9/1890, India 3/9/1890 to 15/4/1897, Home 16/4/1897 to 11/2/1900, South Africa 12/2/1900 to 26/2/1902, Home 22/6/1902 to 5/9/1902 time served. Re enlisted 16 Lancers No. 6542, 25/8/1914. Transferred to MMP 4/12/1914. Deprived of L/Cpl rand for misconduct 13/11/1916. Transferred to 16 Lancers, Pte. 1/12/1916. Served Home 25/8/1914 to 18/6/1915, France 19/6/1915 to 9/9/1915, Home 20/9/1915 to 19/10/1918. Home address: 7 Campbell Road, Greyhound Road, Fulham. |
Decoration Record: |
| Decoration: | Queen's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/118 Page: 22 Feb. 15, 1901) |
| Citation: | Clasps: Johannesburgh, Diamond Hill, Cape Colony, Orange Free State. Awarded serving with the 16 Lancers. |
| Decoration: | King's South Africa Medal (London Gazette: WO 100/305 Page: 130 April 20, 1903) |
| Citation: | Clasps: South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. His No. on this roll shown as 3172 should be 3127. |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 328/2960 Page: CC/474 Nov. 23, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B43482. Enlisted 25/8/1914, Discharged 19/10/1918. Sick. AO 14/9/1918, 392 (xvi) 2 (g). Age 46 years. Served abroad. Listed on 16 Lancers SWB Roll. |
