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D1712 - Sergeant Oliver Holmes of Clay Cross, First World War soldier - 1916-1918

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D1712
Title	Sergeant Oliver Holmes of Clay Cross, First World War soldier
Date	1916-1918
Description	'Wipers Times' First World War satirical soldiers' newspapers
Extent	4 items
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Sergeant Oliver Holmes of Clay Cross, First World War soldier
Administrative History	Oliver Holmes (1887-1960) served in the 12th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, British Expeditionary Force. He volunteered for active service in 1914 and served until 1919. He was mentioned in dispatches and received the Oakleaf Decoration. He lived in Clay Cross, and for many hears he was actively involved with the St John Ambulance Brigade, reaching the rank of Divisional Superintendent. He married Minnie Roe on 25 December 1913.
Custodial History	Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 1976.
Organisation Sub-Type	Military personnel
Term	First World War (1914-1918)

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Clay Cross

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