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Arthur Holmes

In memory of:

Private Arthur Holmes

April 30, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

A/21026

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

Division:

16th Bn.

Citation(s):

Military Medal

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Born:

January 1, 1891
Balmuir, Antrim, Ireland

Enlistment:

February 18, 1915
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Son of David Holmes of Hougoumont, Antrim, Ireland.

Commemorated on Page 257 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

ORCHARD DUMP CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

VIII. B. 22.

Location:

Orchard Dump Cemetery is in the village of Arleux-en-Gohelle, on the main road (D919) from Arras to Henin-Lietard. The cemetery lies on the left side of this road approximately 1 kilometre from the village of Bailleul-Sire-Berthoult.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Gravemarker– Headstone in Ballymena New Cemetery, Cushendall Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

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    Gravemarker – Headstone in Ballymena New Cemetery, Cushendall Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
  • Grave Marker– A photograph of the headstone at the Orchard Dump Cemetery. May he rest in peace.(J.Stephens)

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    Grave Marker – A photograph of the headstone at the Orchard Dump Cemetery. May he rest in peace.(J.Stephens)
  • Epitaph– Epitaph: "Buried Near This Spot" / Their glory shall not be blotted out"

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    Epitaph – Epitaph: "Buried Near This Spot" / Their glory shall not be blotted out"
  • Orchard Dump Cemetery– Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (J.Stephens)

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    Orchard Dump Cemetery – Orchard Dump Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France (J.Stephens)
  • Photo of Arthur Holmes– HOLMES (MM), Arthur, A/21026, Private , 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt.) was KIA on the 30th April 1917. He was the second son of David and Jane Holmes, Hugomont Villas, Ballymena and brother of David.. He is buried Orchard Dump Cemetery, Vimy Ridge. He is commemorated on the family headstone in Ballymena New Cemetery, Cushendall Road, Ballymena. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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    Photo of Arthur Holmes
    Photo of Arthur Holmes – HOLMES (MM), Arthur, A/21026, Private , 16th Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regt.) was KIA on the 30th April 1917. He was the second son of David and Jane Holmes, Hugomont Villas, Ballymena and brother of David.. He is buried Orchard Dump Cemetery, Vimy Ridge. He is commemorated on the family headstone in Ballymena New Cemetery, Cushendall Road, Ballymena. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me.

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