Joel Holmes

Joel Holmes
Bornc. 1821
Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire
Died27 July 1872(1872-07-27) (aged 50–51)
Halifax
Buried
All Souls Cemetery, Halifax
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch British Army
RankPrivate
Unit84th Regiment of Foot
Battles / warsIndian Mutiny
AwardsVictoria Cross

Joel Holmes VC (c. 1821 – 27 July 1872) 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.