Name William Holmes Battles/wars World War I | Rank Private Battles and wars World War I Years of service 1915-1918 Role Armed force officer | |
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Buried at Carnieres Communal Cemetery Extension Similar People Hardy Falconer Parsons, James Carne, Jack Gardner, William Sidney - 1st Viscount, Edward Barber | ||
William Edgar Holmes VC (26 June 1895 – 9 October 1918) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Holmes was 23 years old, and a private in the 2nd Battalion, Grenadier Guards, British Army during the First World War. On 9 October 1918 at Cattenières, France, he performed the deed for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He died in action that day.
No. 16796 Pte. William Edgar Holmes, late 2nd Bn., G. Gds. (Didbrook, nr. Winchcombe, Glos.).
For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at Cattenieres on the 9th October, 1918.
His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Guards Regimental Headquarters (Grenadier Guards RHQ), Wellington Barracks, London.