Holt, Frank –

Son of James and Mary Holt, of 10, Baker Street, Kearsley, Lancashire. Formerly Driver, Royal Field Artillery. In 1915 he was training mules when one stood on his foot causing injuries which eventially led to his death. Home service only. Interred in Kearsley (St. Stephen) Churchyard on his 23rd birthday, 22/11/1917. Brothers Albert and James both served in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

Personal details

  • Surname: Holt
  • Forename: Frank
  • Date of birth: November 22nd, 1894
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Kearsley, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 22
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: November 18th, 1917
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 4th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 3186
  • Regiment: Not known
  • Enlistment date: October 27th, 1914 - 1914-10-27
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: Not known

Decorations

  • Service medals: NONE - NOT ELIGIBLE
  • Silver War badge: 105016
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Kearsley Moor (St. Stephen) Churchyard, Lancashire, UK
  • CWGC reference: B. 13.

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 23/11/1917 28/12/1917 02/08/1918 27/12/1918

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