| Birth: | 1821 | | Death: | Jul. 27, 1872 | 
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Halifax, England, he served as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, British Army. On September 25, 1857 at Lucknow, India, Private Holmes volunteered to assist in working a battery gun. Under heavy enemy fire from which gun and nearly all the artillerymen had been shot away, Private Holmes stayed at his post until re-enforced. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross on June 18, 1858. He died at age 51 in Halifax, England. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
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All Souls Churchyard
Halifax
West Yorkshire, England |
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