| Surname: | Holland |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 1678783 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Royal Artillery transferred to CMP. Served in 'O' Pro Coy formerly 180 Port Coy. War Diary 'O' Pro Coy, WO 170/6999. Part I Orders, 11/4/45, Commendation, 1678783 L/Cpl. Holland E arrested Italian driver who stole 30,000 cigarettes and 2 cwt of tobacco. 2/12/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 1 army clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 116 Drysdale Avenue, North Chingford, Essex. Ernest Chales Holland. |
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| Decoration: | Commendation (London Gazette: War Diary Page: WO170/6999 April 11, 1945) |
| Citation: | Italy. 11/4/1945. Part I Orders, Commendation. 1678783 L/Cpl Holland E arrested Italian driver who had stolen 30,000 cigarettes and 2cwt of tobacco, L/Cpl Holland had to cling to the runningboard of the vehicle for some distance. Unit War Diary WO 170/6999. |