| 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. |