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Surname:Holland
Initials:W H
Rank:Lance Corporal
Army Number:P/6970
Notes:MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 4/5/1915 to 9/7/1915. Formerly Pte. 2 Cheshire Regt. No. 25154. 20/4/18 Medically Discharged.
Info from Pension Index Cards:- Holland, William Henry, MFP, No,. 6970, 3/MH/13280, VI.607.2, 20/4/1918, 15/5/1918 at 27/6 from 21/4/1918 to 5/5/1918, VV.50.1136, Rec. 2/5/1918, 3/MH/13280, address: 19 Church Street, Moulton, Northwich. Also. CLAIMANT, MPW.5., 3/W/10661, Holland, Minnie, man's name Holland William Henry, P/6976 (P/6970), L/Cpl, MFP, relationship to man Widow. Also: Widow's Pension, MPW.2, Reg No. 3/W/10661, DEAD 15/3/1937, Holland, William Henry, No. P/6970, MFP, L/Cpl, died 4/2/1925, widow Minnie Holland now Bennett, 1 Oak Street, Northwich, (11W56572, Noden, Arthur, 72524, MGC.)
William Henry Holland.
Decoration Record:
Decoration: Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/58 April 10, 1918)
Citation: Badge No.405236. Enlisted 26/1/1915 discharged 20/4/1918. Army order 265 of 1917, Sec B. Age 26years 0months. Served abroad.