Army Number: 2617665 Rank: Lance-Corporal Name: Richard James HOLMES, MM Unit: Grenadier Guards attached Special Boat Squadron London Gazette : 14 September 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36168/supplement/4067/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East: — The Military Medal. No. 2617665 Lance-Corporal Richard James Holmes, Grenadier Guards (London, E.12).
Recommendation for Award for Holmes, Richard James Rank: Guardsman, Lance... | The National Archives Reference: WO 373/46/133 Name Holmes, Richard James Rank: Guardsman, Lance Corporal Service No: 2617665 Regiment: Special Boat Squadron Raiding Forces Middle East, Grenadier Guards Theatre of Combat or Operation: Middle East Special Operations and Escapes Award: Military Medal Date of announcement in London Gazette: 14 September 1943