2.LIEUT B.HOLROYD
Benjamin Holroyd
Born Sheepcar, Leeds 1886
Son of Stephen Todd Holroyd & Anne Elizabeth Holroyd (nee Rinder)
Commissioned from Leeds University Contingent, Senior Division, Officers Training Corps as 2nd Lieutenant into the 5th (The Sutherland & Caithness Highland) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders 11/7/15
To France 1/7/16
KIA Somme 13/11/16 in the 51st Highland Division's early morning attack on Beaumont Hamel, Ancre Heights
Buried in Mailly Wood Cemetery, Mailly-Maillet, France
With copy of his Medal Index Card, plus SDGW & CWGC details
Condition: On long old silk ribbon, EF
