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Holmes John A.

Monuments

Rock Force Memorial

 

Name:
John A. Holmes
Rank:
Sergeant
Serial Number:
11047860
Unit:
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-02-26
State:
Massachusetts
Cemetery:
Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Plot:
L
Row:
1
Grave:
94
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:

John A. Holmes graduated from Montreal High School. After graduating, he left McGill University in his freshman year to join the Army in February 1942. He served in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment as a Sergeant during World War II. He saw action from New Guinea to the Philippines. He was Killed in Action on February 26, 1945 during the battle for the recapture of Corregidor, Philippines against the defending Japanese garrison on the island and is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines.