John Holmes | |
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Born | 22 June 1949 |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1970–2002 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 4th Division Director Special Forces 5th Airborne Brigade 22 Special Air Service Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Banner Operation Barras |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
Major General John Taylor Holmes, DSO, OBE, MC (born 22 July 1949) is a retired British Army officer who served as Director Special Forces from 1999 to 2001, which included command of Operation Barras in September 2000.