1774: Cpl. Henry Holland (mess spoon)

Henry Holland was born in Northwich, Cheshire on 22/1/1894 and died on 17/7/1963. He enlisted in the Royal Marine Light lnfantry in 1912 based at Plymouth. The number on the spoon (see photograph) he used while in service bears his RMLI number and unit and is 15577 F. He rose to the rank of corporal. The following is from a newspaper cutting: • He played football for the Navy three times. • ln the Grand Fleet sports at Plymouth 1915 he won the open mile event and was presented with the cup by Admiral Jellicoe. • He won another cup in the half mile event of the Devonport Services sports in 1919... Mehr ...