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Michael John Holland

In memory of:

Private Michael John Holland

July 1, 1916

Military Service

Service Number:

1634

Age:

19

Force:

Army

Unit:

Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Division:

1st Bn.

Additional Information

Son of Richard and Jane Holland, of St. John's, Newfoundland. Born at King's Cove, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland.

Commemorated on Page 57 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

Y RAVINE CEMETERY
Somme, France

Grave Reference:

D. 5.

Location:

Using the D919 from Arras to Amiens you will drive through the villages of Bucquoy, Puisieux then Serre Les Puisieux (approximately 20 kilometres south of Arras). On leaving Serre Les Puisieux, 3 kilometres further along the D919, turn left following the signs for Auchonvillers. At the crossroads in the village centre following the signs for Newfoundland Park, Beaumont Hamel. The Y Ravine Cemetery is located within the Park.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of MICHAEL JOHN HOLLAND– Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of MICHAEL JOHN HOLLAND
    Photo of MICHAEL JOHN HOLLAND – Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Memorial– In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Newfoundland Legion magazine “Lest We Forget”. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Memorial
    Memorial – In memory of the men and women from Newfoundland who went away to war and did not come home. From the Newfoundland Legion magazine “Lest We Forget”. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Picture of Michael John Holland– Michael John Holland in his uniform

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    Picture of Michael John Holland
    Picture of Michael John Holland – Michael John Holland in his uniform
  • Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial– This is the monument that now stands at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.

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    Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial
    Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial – This is the monument that now stands at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.
  • The Danger Tree– It was erected in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders that died on that fateful day of July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel during the First World War.

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    The Danger Tree
    The Danger Tree – It was erected in remembrance of those Newfoundlanders that died on that fateful day of July 1, 1916 at Beaumont Hamel during the First World War.
  • Grave Marker– Picture of the his grave at the Y-Ravine Cemetery, July 2005.

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    Grave Marker
    Grave Marker – Picture of the his grave at the Y-Ravine Cemetery, July 2005.

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