John was born in 1898 in Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, England, the son of Joseph Holland and Catherine Maria Hotchkiss.
His wife was Margaret Hardy. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their only known child was Joan (1922-?).
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| Birth | 1898 |
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Note 1
!Source: Mavis Hotchkiss http://www.genesreunited.com/
!Notes: [from Mavis] Was decorated in the first world war with a Military Medal for carrying messages under fire at the 3rd Battle of Ypres.