HOLMES, Frederick Lewis
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Rank:
Sapper
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Engineers
Service:
Army
Number:
1876041
Operations:
Sapper Frederick Holmes was one of the commando contingent who embarked on motor launch ML443 for Operation Chariot, the raid at St Nazaire 28 March 1942. He was evacuated back to the UK after the raid. He remained with the No.2 Commando attaining the rank of Lance Sergeant.
Sources
St Nazaire Society website.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 6.
No.2 Cdo. 2 Troop images in gallery.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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