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HOLLAND, William Henry
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 49, 968 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse |
| Born: | Hindmarsh, South Australia , 1878 |
| Home Town: | Hindmarsh, Charles Sturt, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Mason |
| Died: | 26 December 1916, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
Service History
Boer War Service
| 1 Oct 1899: | Involvement Private, 49, 1st South Australian Mounted Rifles | |
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| 1 Oct 1899: | Involvement Private, 968, 2nd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse |
Personal Stories
William Henry Holland
William Holland was my great-uncle. He was the eldest son of Thomas and Ellen (Tormey) of West Hindmarsh. Along with his brother Thomas twice served in the South African campaign. William was mentioned in dispatches for gallantry.
William died in December 1916.
Submitted 19 October 2021 by Gwen Anderson
Biography
Previously served in Australia with brother Thomas Everard Holland in D Company, 1st Battalion then in same contingents during Boer War.
1st South Australian Mounted Rifles and 2nd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse.
Biography
Also served with 2nd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse.