HOLLAND, James
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Known as:
Jack
Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Barnsley Borough Police Force
Regiment/Corps:
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14317614
Born:
Sunday, May 14, 1916
Died:
2000
Place died:
Yorkshire
James Holland was a Barnsley Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 15 October 1942 joining the 3rd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry, which commenced that day. Initially chosen for No.3 Commando, after completing his course he was selected to join the instructional staff of the Commando Basic Training Centre. Transferred to Reserve List 6 September 1945.
In 1939 he was a Police Constable, single, and residing at 1 Darley Terrace, Barnsley. His name is on a roll commemorating the 25 Barnsley Police Officers who served in HM Forces in WW2 which is located at the Police Station, Churchfield, Barnsley. Member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Imperial War Museum Memorials Register, ref. 71748.
James Dunning (CBTC and No.4 Cdo), 'It Had to be Tough', pp 107-108.
Army Records Centre, Form 14, Military Service (Aug.1966).
The 1939 Register covering Barnsley.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 112 (2001).
Registers of Deaths in 2000, Wakefield District, registered 3rd qr. 2000.
[Image] His grandson Ian Hall.
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