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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.

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  • William Edgar Holmes
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  • 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.
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  • 1915(xsd:integer)
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  • 1895-06-26(xsd:date)
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  • 23(xsd:integer)
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  • Cattenières, France
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  • William Edgar Holmes
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  • Wood Stanway, Gloucestershire
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  • 1918-10-09(xsd:date)
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  • Private
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  • Carnieres Communal Cemetery Extension
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  • 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. His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Guards Regimental Headquarters (Grenadier Guards RHQ), Wellington Barracks, London.
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