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Canadian Virtual War Memorial

William Earl Holmes

In memory of:

Signalman William Earl Holmes

July 31, 1943

Military Service


Service Number:

B/32653

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Corps of Signals

Citation(s):

War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal

Additional Information


Born:

February 8, 1917
Virginiatown, Ontario

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson Holmes, of New Toronto, Ontario. Signalman Holmes was single and an only child.

Commemorated on Page 171 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

HAILEYBURY (MOUNT PLEASANT) CEMETERY
Ontario, Canada

Grave Reference:

Plot 37, East half

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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