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James Patrick Holton DCM, MM.

British Army 7th/8th Btn. Royal Irish Fusiliers

from:Clonaslee Co. Laois Ireland.

(d.26th Aug 1917)

James Patrick Holton was born in Clonaslee Co. Laois Ireland, he served with the 7th/8th Btn. Royal Irish Fusiliers as signals Sgt. to the battalion. James was awarded the DCM and MM and Parchment certificate,for gallantry on the Western Front. He died of wounds aged 26,on 26th August 1917 at Bangour Hospital, West Lothian Scotland and was laid to rest at Ecclesmachan Cemetery, West Lothian.

Additional Information:

His Memorial states DCM MM & Bar

Francis Mitchell








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