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Holmes, Richard, Montreal, Quebec, formerly of Dugort, Achill Islands, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Occupation: clerk. Military Service, Private, Reg. No. 475884, 3rd University Co., PPCLI, Attestation Papers. Diary Reference: wounded, 3:17 Sep ’16. According to Hodder-Williams, 208, Pte. R. Holmes was wounded 15 September 1916 and struck off strength on 18 September 1916.