HOLT Alfred A/Capt

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Surname: HOLT;

Forename(s): Alfred;

Initials: A;

Rank: A/Capt;

Resided in: Hoylake;

Previous Number: 2030;

Previous Battalion: 6 of;

Previous Regiment: Liverpool Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 59 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (1): 59 Bn;

Other MGC Unit Served (2): 20 Bn;

Date abroad: 24-Feb-1915;

Theatre of War: 1;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy enemy attack. After his guns had been cut off, he reconnoitred under violent shell fire, positions for a reserve section and personally sited the guns. Later he organised a company of machine gunners and artillerymen and offered such a resistance that the line was held until reinforcing troops arrived.;

Other Data: born Birkenhead 1889
to Commsn 10/3/1916
joined 20 Bn 20/5/1918 as Coy Cdr
address: Ronhilda, 34 Cable Rd, Hoylake, Cheshire
address 1946: 715 Royal Liver Bldgs, Liverpool
photo: GS archives;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918 (Routine Orders 59 Div 5/5/1918);

Is photo available? Yes, see VMGCRA Patreon

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