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Private Ernest Holroyd

 

The background of this man is not known at present.

Ernest Holroyd enlisted in the North Irish Horse at Belfast on 5 May 1917 (regimental number between 2444 and 2447 – Corps of Hussars No.71832). He was described as being 5' 5¼" tall, with a pale compexion and dark hair. He stated that he was born in Selkirk, Stirling, Scotland, was aged 27 or 28, and worked as a farmer.

He trained at the regiment's reserve base at Antrim, but was reported to have deserted on 19 January 1918. Whether he subsequently returned to duty is not known at present.

 

This page last updated 14 January 2024.