Holland Sydney Richard Private 5735707
Personnel Entry
Name Holland Sydney Richard
Army number 5735707
Rank Private.
Decorations None yet known beyond Service Awards.
Date of birth Not yet known.
Age
Unit Enlisted in the Dorsetshire Regiment - date not yet known - and underwent Basic Training. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet ascertained - served Normandy - wounded. Transferrred to the King's Shropshire Light Infantry 3/3/1945, following the disbanding of the 11th Battalion and his recovery from his wounds. Returned to the UK. Granted A Release 18/2/1947. Demobilised.
Company/Battery Not yet ascertained.
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
Joined Brigade Not yet confirmed.
Promotions None known as yet.
Wounded Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
Prisoner of War Not as far as is known.
Died/Killed in action Date of death not yet known.
Home address No family information as yet.
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