Oldham Historical Research Group

'THE GREAT WAR', 'THE WAR TO END WAR', 'WORLD WAR 1'
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?
- Only the monstrous anger of the guns.'
from 'Anthem for Doomed Youth' by Wilfred Owen

THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME

JULY TO NOVEMBER 1916

SOLDIERS IN OTHER REGIMENTS

Private John William Hollanby

Private John William Hollanby

Private John William Hollanby
Manchester Regiment

Newspaper obituary:

"Private John William Hollanby, Manchester Regiment, whose home is at 490 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, was killed on July 10th. He was 32 years of age, married with two children. As a reservist he was called up at the outbreak of war and went through the campaign from Mons to the Marne. He only had one short furlough.

When in Oldham he was a coal carter."

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