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Joseph Holt | |||
Rank: | Sergeant | Number: | 20089 |
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No: | 22nd Bn | ||
Name of Rgt or Ship: | Manchester Rgt (7th Mcr Pals) | ||
Died: | 01/07/1916 | Age: | 34 |
How Died: | Killed in Action | ||
Country of burial: | France | Grave Photo: | Yes |
Cemetery or Memorial: | Dantzig Alley British Cem, Mametz | ||
Town Memorial: | Not Listed | ||
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Born during the June quarter 1883 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/189, the eldest son of Joseph & Mary Ellen Holt (nee Derbyshire). Baptised at St. Martin's P.C. on the 3rd June 1883. 1891 Census - Ashton Moss, Carrington Lane, Ashton upon Mersey. Son - aged: 7 - Scholar - born: Ashton upon Mersey. Head of household - Joseph Holt - Married - aged: 35 - occ: Gardener - born: Sale. Also - Mary Ellen Holt - Wife - aged: 33 - born: Sale. Plus 5 siblings and 1 boarder. 1901 Census - Washway Road, Ashton upon Mersey. Son - aged: 17 - Gardener (Domestic) - born: Ashton upon Mersey. Head of household - Joseph Holt - Married - aged: 41 - occ: Gardener (Domestic) - born: Mobberley, Cheshire. Also - Mary Ellen Holt - Wife - aged: 41 - born: Sale. Plus 7 siblings. Married Alice Cottrell during the June quarter 1907 in the Bucklow R.D. - ref: 8a/328. 1911 Census - 15 Brentwood Road, Timperley. Head of household - Married - aged: 27 - occ: Gardener (Domestic) - born: Ashton upon Mersey. Also - Alice Holt - Wife - aged: 26 - born: Pickmere, Cheshire. Plus their 4 year old niece Alice Cottrell - born in Yorkshire. Attended St. Mary's School, Ashton on Mersey. Since his marriage he had attended St. John's Church, Altrincham. Enlisted in November 1914 and was drafted to the front in October 1915. The 22nd (Service) Bn (7th City) were part of the 91st Brigade, 7th Division and on the 1st July 1916 made an attack on Mametz. 'B' & 'D' Companies led the assault at 07.30 hrs reaching "Bucket Trench" and "Danzig Alley". With high losses, 'C' & 'D' Companies, in support, moved on to "Fritz Trench" where they were held up. Bombers (Trench Mortar's) cleared "Bright Alley". Total casualties - 390. Killed leading his men into action. Death reported in the 14/07/19116 edition of the Altrincham Guardian. Pension Record - Dependent - Alice Holt, 6 Borough Road, Altrincham. Awarded a Grant of 50/- on the 13th December 1916. Awarded a weekly pension of 11/- w.e.f. the 22nd July 1917, which was increased to 19/- w.e.f. the 27th August 1918. Not listed on any of Trafford Cenotaphs or Church Memorials. Listed in the Guardian Year Book - Roll of Honour for 1917. |
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