Born 29/07/18, enlisted 14/09/29.  The son of Mr. James A and Mrs. Florence Holmes of Dresden. The Parents of David, Walter and Oliver Holmes The DT 24/12/41 reported that he was stationed at Petewawa when he was given a ten-day embarkation leave. While at his parent’s home he was given a pre-Christmas dinner in his honour.   Wounded in the left shoulder at Dieppe Raid, August, 1942 along with his brother David. Oliver was training at BTC No. 112 – Chatham.  

Discharged August 11th, 1945.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards	C.V.S.M. with Clasp, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal
Sources	Dresden (P), DT (24/04/41), J. Holmes grandson,

Age	21
Birthplace	Born- July 29th, 1918
When Enlisted	September 14th, 1939
Next of Kin	Parents- Mr. Alex and Mrs. Florence Holmes

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