Alfred Holmes
Sgt. Alfred Holmes BEM (1 February 1931 – 1 January 1994) was a Gibraltarian sergeant of the Gibraltar Regiment (now the Royal Gibraltar Regiment). He was a well remembered Officer-in-Charge of the Apes who held this position, caring for the Gibraltar Barbary macaques, for over 38 years. He described the macaques as "Gibraltar's greatest treasure".
Sergeant Alfred Holmes | |
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Alfred Holmes on duty at the Upper Rock (Gibraltar) | |
| Nickname(s) | "El de los monos" |
| Born | 1 February 1931 Gibraltar |
| Died | 1 January 1994 (aged 62) Old St. Bernard's Hospital, Gibraltar |
| Buried | North Front Cemetery, Gibraltar 36.148794°N 5.344742°W |
| Allegiance | Gibraltar, United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1954 – 1986 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | Gibraltar Regiment |
| Awards | British Empire Medal |
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