Basic Details Surname Holmes VC Forenames Will Edgar Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours VC Notes AWARDED VC POSTHUMOUSLEY FOR HIS ACTIONS ON 9th OCTOBER 1918 Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Unit (Primary - Stated) GRENADIER GUARDS Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) PRIVATE Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Grenadier Guards Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Manner of death reference Other