Born Manchester, 1893. Eldest son of Albert Edward and Ann Mary Holdridge, of Bulby Field, Pocklington. Son of a Farmer. A Farm worker in Pocklington.
He enlisted in Hull. Formerly 50513, East Riding Yeomanry. Transferred to the 2/4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Killed in action, on 27/08/1918, aged 25.
His army effects were left to his father, Albert.
| Name | George Wilson Holdridge |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Brunswick Street, Manchester |
| Death Date | 27 Aug 1918 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | A Corporal |
| Regiment | King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |
| Battalion | 2 4th Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 235667 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
| Comments | Formerly 50513, E. Royal Yorks Yeomanry |
First name:
George Wilson
Military Number:
50513, 235677
Rank:
Corporal
Date Died
27/08/1918
Place died:
H.A.C. CEMETERY, ECOUST-ST. MEIN, FRANCE
Age:
25
