George Neville Holmes
South African judge and World War II veteran
About George Neville Holmes
Lived 1907 – 1990 (aged 82–83). George Neville Holmes was a military personnel and judge.
George Neville Holmes (10 July 1907 - May 1990) was a judge on the Appellate Division of South Africa. He is often considered one of the South African judiciary's best prose stylists.
Holmes was born in Howick, Natal, in 1907. He studied at Natal University, earning a BA and LLB. In 1931 he joined the Durban bar. On 2 April 1952 he became a judge of the Natal Provincial Division and from 1961 to 1977 served on the Appellate Division.
Holmes served in the Allied forces during the Second World War and was held for a time as a prisoner of war.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in George Neville Holmes's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped George Neville Holmes's
Frequently asked questions
Who was George Neville Holmes?
South African judge and World War II veteran
When was George Neville Holmes born?
George Neville Holmes was born in 1907.
When did George Neville Holmes die?
George Neville Holmes died in 1990.
What was George Neville Holmes's occupation?
George Neville Holmes was a military personnel and judge.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George Neville Holmes
· DBpedia: George Neville Holmes
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Neville Holmes. https://biography.guide/george-neville-holmes/
MLA: "George Neville Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-neville-holmes/.
Chicago: "George Neville Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-neville-holmes/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC