TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Holloway, Eric John

Date of death:
September 20th, 1944
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Arnhem Oosterbeek
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Eric died of his wounds on 20th September 1944. The date of death on his gravestone is wrong.

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Unit:
Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army
Awarded on:
November 9th, 1944
Awarded for:
Operation Market Garden
"During the period 19th -25th September, Staff Sergeant Holloway commanded a section in a house in the area of Oosterbeek. He showed great courage in patrol work. When the enemy launched their first attack against the gun positions he kept up effective fire with a Bren gun throughout the time the house was being demolished by a self-propelled gun at point blank range. By remaining at his post he was largely responsible for breaking up the enemy attack. His complete disregard for his personal safety saved what might have been a serious break-through by the enemy."
Military Medal (MM)

Sources

Photo