Frederick William Holmes | |
|---|---|
 Corporal Holmes in 1915, wearing Victoria Cross and French Médaille Militaire medals | |
| Born | 15 September 1889 Bermondsey, London, England |
| Died | 22 October 1969 (aged 80) Port Augusta, Australia |
| Buried | Stirling North Garden Cemetery, Section 2, Row E, Grave 6,
Port Augusta, South Australia[1] |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1921 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Green Howards Worcestershire Regiment |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Médaille militaire |
Frederick William Holmes VC (15 September 1889 – 22 October 1969) also known as F. W. Holmes, was a British Army officer and an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
- ^ Port Augusta City Council Burial Register, visiting the grave site and photographing the plaque