Holmes,+James+E

James Edward Holmes

Born 1888 .Killed in action on 26-11-17. Served as a Private in 2nd/4th Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regiment. Service number 31828 Enlisted 7-12-15 Killed in action at O.C Battn. and his name is recorded on Panels 6 and 7 at Cambrai Memorial, Louveral. Son of Thomas and Ann M E Holmes of 47 North Street Haworth. His personal possessions consisting of photos, a wallet and letters were sent to his mother on 9-4-1914.

In 1901 the family lived at 15 South View and Thomas was a market gardener. Thomas married Ann Marie Beasley in 1885.