John Vincent Holland | |
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Born | 19 July 1889 Athy, County Kildare, Ireland |
Died | 27 February 1975 (aged 85) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
Allegiance | United Kingdom/British Empire |
Service | British Army British Indian Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Major John Vincent Holland VC (19 July 1889 – 27 February 1975), was World War I Irish soldier, and the recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.