Alfred Holmes Military person

Sgt. Alfred Holmes BEM (1 February 1931 – 1 January 1994) was a Gibraltarian sergeant of the Gibraltar Regiment (now the Royal Gibraltar Regiment). He was a well remembered Officer-in-Charge of the Apes who held this position, caring for the Gibraltar Barbary macaques, for over 38 years. He described the macaques as "Gibraltar's greatest treasure".

Personal facts

Alfred Holmes
Birth dateFebruary 02, 1931
Birth place
Gibraltar
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1994
Place of death
Gibraltar
Resting place
Gibraltar , North Front Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceGibraltar
award
British Empire Medal
military branch
British Army
military unit
Royal Gibraltar Regiment
service start1954
service end1986

Topical connections

Alf FieldsFootball player
Adekunle FajuyiPrime minister

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