1922 (Approximate) - Unknown
Alex Holmes was the son of Alexander Brown Holmes (a WWI veteran) and Deborah Elizabeth Holmes. John had an identical twin brother, John Sinclair, and they both served with 440 Squadron. They also had two sisters, Capt. Dorothy Holmes in Bermuda, and Deborah at home. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, they attended Bedford Park and John Wanless Public Schools and Northern Vocational School in Toronto. They enlisted in August 1942, their service numbers only one apart. Both brothers trained at Galt and St. Thomas as ground crew, and in April 1943, were posted to Alaska. They were sent overseas in October 1943, stationed in Scotland. The brothers arrived in France June 26, 1944. Alex's brother, Sinclair (R188236) was killed on July 16, 1944.