Matt Holmes (Royal Marines officer)
Major General Matthew John Holmes, (29 June 1967 – 2 October 2021) was a British senior Royal Marines officer. He was Commandant General Royal Marines from 2019 to 2021.
| Matt Holmes | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Major General Holmes in 2019 | |
| Born | 29 June 1967 |
| Died | 2 October 2021 (aged 54) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1988–2021 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 42 Commando |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order |
Holmes died on 2 October 2021, aged 54.[1][2] His death is being investigated as a suicide.[3]
Matt Holmes (Royal Marines Officer) Media
Holmes briefing his men during Operation Herrick 5 in Afghanistan c. 2006
References
- ↑ Sheridan, Danielle (3 October 2021). "Former head of the Royal Marines found dead aged 54". The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ↑ Walters, Alex. "'Once A Marine, Always A Marine': Tributes Paid To Major General Matthew Holmes". Forces Network. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ↑ Brown, Larisa. "Major General Matthew Holmes CBE, former head of Royal Marines, found dead at home, aged 54" (in en). The Times. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/major-general-matthew-holmes-cbe-former-head-of-royal-marines-found-dead-at-home-aged-54-v8ct7mf5b. Retrieved 4 October 2021.