Thomas William Holmes, Canadian sergeant and pilot, Victoria Cross recipient (died 1950)

Thomas William Holmes

Thomas William Holmes VC was a soldier in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), and was a Canadian 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 other Commonwealth forces,…

Victoria Cross

Highest military decoration for valour in the UK

The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious decoration of the British decorations system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously awarded to service…