| Rank | Private, Sergeant |
| Service # | A21754 |
| Unit # | Essex Scottish Regiment |
| Resident | Dresden, Wallaceburg |
Walter was born July 29, 1918 and enlisted on14/09/29. The son of Mr. James A. and Mrs. Florence Holmes of Dresden. The Parents of David, Walter and Oliver Holmes The DT 24/12/41 reported that he was stationed at Petewawa when he was given a ten-day embarkation leave. While at his parent’s home he was given a pre-Christmas dinner in his honour. Wounded in the left shoulder at Dieppe Raid, August, 1942 along with his brother David. Oliver was training at BTC No. 112 – Chatham.
Discharged August 11th, 1945.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| Awards | C.V.S.M. with Clasp, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal |
| Sources | Dresden (P), DT (24/04/41), J. Holmes, grandson, Greg Holmes, grandson |
| Age | 21 |
| Birthplace | Born- July 29th, 1918 |
| When Enlisted | September 14th, 1939 |
| Next of Kin | Parents- Mr. Alex and Mrs. Florence Holmes |
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