John Holmes

Former Director Special Forces

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Also known as John Taylor Holmes

Born: July 22, 1949
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Occupation: military officer
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Major General John Taylor Holmes, is a retired British Army officer who served as Director Special Forces from 1999 to 2001, which included command of Operation Barras in September 2000.

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Sex or gender: male
Awards: Military Cross
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Distinguished Service Order
Military branch: British Army
Given name: John
Military, police or special rank: major-general
Family name: Holmes
Participated in conflict: Operation Banner

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