WO2 William Edward (Bill) Holmes
1866862 Aged 98 Will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Former President and Life Member of the REA Walsall Branch.
Added by: Lt Col N A Jordan on 30 December 2008.
Comments
Jean and Bill supported the Walsall Branch for many years. Attended all the REA weekends come rain or shine. Jean passed away a year before Bill to the day.Bill went into a home, he never got over the loss of Jean and eventually gave up his zest for life. i took him to Lichfield Cathedral and then back to Whittington Sgts Mess for lunch and that was his last outing. His father was a Sgt Major at Whittington Barrcks where Bill was actually born and he was Christened in the church there. Just a little ... [read more from Edward John Terry Brewer]
Edward Brewer writes [27th November 2010]:
PHOTO BILL&JEAN
Edward John Terry Brewer writes [26th November 2010]:
Return to the top of the page...
add comments
Please mark your visit to this page with a few words, it all helps to keep the memories alive.
charity information
"To maintain the objects of the Association by promoting and supporting the Corps, affording assistance to its members and their dependants, and making donations to Army charities"
The Royal Engineers Association was formed under the conditions of a Deed of Declaration of Trust by the amalgamation of the original Royal Engineers Association and the Royal Engineers Benevolent Fund Ltd on 19 November 1968.
donate online
Make a donation to the Royal Engineers Association. Please click here for more information