| Surname: | Holt |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7492 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/9/1915 to 16/5/16. Formerly Pte. Manchester Regiment No.13247 and later 27/10/14 8 Royal Lancaster Regiment. No. 15828, transferred to MFP No. P/7492 10/17, discharged 11/2/19 He enlisted 21/10/14 age 27.11 years, occupation Iron Worker, home address: 52 Tame Street, Ancoats, Manchester and later 10 School Street, Charlton on Medlock. Served Home 12/2/14 to 26/9/15, BEF 27/9/15 to 16/5/16, Home 17/5/16 to 17/?/?, discharged 11/2/19 and re enlisted in MFP 12/2/19 with new No. 1342. Served home 12/2/18 to 25/8/19, En Route 26/8/19 to 11/9/19, Malta 12/9/19 to 15/3/20, discharged 18/5/20 no longer physically fit for service. 21/2/1919 given £2 Heaton Park No.1 Dispersal Station Acquittance Roll. Edward Holt. |
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| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: PM Great Britain Page: S.C.P.M. 100/51 June 22, 1918) |
| Citation: | Letter in Army Record: 28/6/18. Subject:- Commendation of Military Police. APM Southern Command. Reference S.C.P.M. 100/51, dated 22/6/18. I am directed to inform you that the Provost Marshal, Great Britain, has read with much satisfaction the account of the good work performed by Lance Corporal's Holt and Allison, Military Foot Police in connection with the apprehension of Alfred Clifford and Matthew Bees at Bristol, and desires you to convey his appreciation of their conduct to these non-commissioned officers. A copy of this letter is being forwarded to the Officer in Charge of Records to be attached to the documents of Lance Corporals Holt and Allison. Brigadier General, Provost Marshal, Great Britain. GHQ Great Britain. |