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Joel Holmes

1821 – 1872

Recipient of the Victoria Cross

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About Joel Holmes

Lived 1821 – 1872 (aged 50–51). Joel Holmes was a British.

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.

Details He was about 36 years old, and a private in the 84th Regiment (later The 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment), British Army during the Indian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 25 September 1857 at Lucknow, India for which he was awarded the VC.

Private Joel HolmesFor distinguished conduct in volunteering to assist in working a gun of Captain Maude's Battery, under heavy fire, from which gun nearly all the artillerymen had been shot away. (Extract from Field Force Orders of the late Major-General Havelock, dated 17 October 1857.)

The medal His Victoria Cross is displayed at The York & Lancaster Regiment Museum at Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England.

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Important facts

Born
1821, Halifax
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Awards
Victoria Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joel Holmes?

recipient of the Victoria Cross

When was Joel Holmes born?

Joel Holmes was born in 1821 in Halifax.

When did Joel Holmes die?

Joel Holmes died on 27 July 1872 in Halifax.

What nationality was Joel Holmes?

Joel Holmes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joel Holmes

· Wikidata: Q6213578

· DBpedia: Joel Holmes

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