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Stanley
Holmes
POW (WWII) KIA

Born:

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

, 

Pennsylvania

Stanley Holmes graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    33d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    Philippine Army

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Stanley Holmes (ASN: 0-19521), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 33d Infantry Regiment, Philippine Army, in the Philippine Islands, from 1941 to 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Holmes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – Died in Captivity

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Stanley Holmes (ASN: 0-19521), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 15 December 1944.