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In memory of:

Major William Jeffrey Holliday

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Military service

Age: 40
Rank: Major
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)
Division: 14th Bn.
Birth: April 12, 1877 Quebec City, Québec
Enlistment: July 9, 1915 Granville, British Columbia
Death: April 16, 1917

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: VII. B. 21.
Additional information
Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Holliday, of Quebec City, Quebec. Major Holliday also saw service in the South African War.
Additional citations

Military Cross, London Gazette No. 29837 dated 24 November 1916, "For conspicuous gallantry in action. With a small party he took an enemy position and held it against three attacks, displaying great courage and initiative. Later, although wounded, he continued at duty for 42 hours until relieved.È

In the Books of Remembrance

Commemorated on:

Page 257 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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