Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Major General Holmes was Commandant General Royal Marines for 20 months from June 2019 but then left the role halfway through what would normally be at least a three-year tenure. After tours of Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and . He returned to the UK in May 2019. Sad day for Royal Marines. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, His death is reported to be a suspected suicide, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, Major General Matthew Holmes was Commandant General up until April this year. Sad day for Royal Marines. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in, Please refresh your browser to be logged in, UK weather: Met Office gives update on snow forecast andBeast from the East, Who is Napier Marten? Requiescat in Pace.. The insider added those phone calls were mainly about his private life rather than work. Holmes was commissioned into the Royal Marines in 1988. . The father-of-two was also awarded a CBE in 2019 and has been described as 'one of our most senior and highly decorated Royal Marines'. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. My heart goes out to him and his family. He was always generous with his time. It was one of the Sussexes' final engagements in Britain before they stepped down as senior royals and moved to North America. Once a marine, always a marine. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 02077824104. In April, he left his post as Commandant General Royal Marines, after which he took three months leave that was owning to him from his time serving in Afghanistan. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. Officers were called just before 3pm to a house in Winchester following the discovery of a mans body, a Hampshire Police spokesman said. Boris Johnson has led tributes to him today. Major General Matthew John Holmes, CBE, DSO (29 June 1967 - 2 October 2021) was a British senior Royal Marines officer who served for more than three decades in the armed forces. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Joan Holmes. He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Holmes and Joan Holmes. An inquest heard yesterday that Major General Matthew Holmes was found hanged at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2 after having 'concerns' about his career and his marriage. He was appointed as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership on operations in Afghanistan in 2007, receiving the honour from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. In 2019, he was appointed Commandant General of the Royal Marines, taking over from Major General Charlie Stickland. Click here to upload yours. Jeremy Clarkson is axed as Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? She said: "I . The former head of the Royal Marines has died in a suspected suicide after struggling with a split from his wife and losing his job.Major General Matthew Holmes CBE, 54, was removed as Commandant . It will be attended by his widow, Lea, and a gathering of 600 people, including senior naval officers. The former head of the Royal Marines has died - and the circumstances of his death are being investigated, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. Click here to upload yours. Officers allege Holmes reached for an. Past Addresses: Long Branch NJ, Freehold NJ +1 more. Circumstances into the death of Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, are being investigated, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said today. Major General Matthew Holmes, who was still a serving officer, was described by the First Sea Lord as a "close friend". [16] A coroner's inquest heard that Holmes' death was as a result of hanging. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the circumstances of his death were being investigated - but they are not thought to have been suspicious. Make sure relatives of Matthew F. Holmes know they have sympathy messages here. A Royal Navy source told The Times: 'He was not happy about the change of roles', adding that before his death colleagueshad offered a 'lot of support', including with daily phone calls because 'he was in a bad place'. [5] For his leadership in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in July 2007,[6] while under his command 42 Commando was awarded one Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, seven Military Crosses and seven Mentions in Despatches. Since news of his death, the tributes have not stopped. As operations officer of 3 Commando Brigade, he deployed to Operation Agricola IV (Kosovo), as part of Kosovo Force, from August 2000 to February 2001. Maj Gen Holmes, who commanded 42 . Major General Matthew Holmes was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019 as well as Commandant General up until April this year. Please join us to mourn the passing of Matthew Holmes. He commanded 42 Commando Royal Marines from 2006 to 2008 and was appointed as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership on operations in Afghanistan in 2007. Call the Midwife star teases Trixie and Matthew's wedding 'won't be smooth sailing'. Fish and Game Conservation Officer Matt Holmes last June. Major General Matthew Holmes was found hanged at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2 after having 'concerns' about his career and his marriage. I remember and celebrate him, alongside all those who he is with now. Your email address will not be published. View Matthew Holmes results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Read about our approach to external linking. Arrangements entrusted to March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. [1] He was succeeded as Commandant General by Lieutenant General Robert Magowan. The 54-year-old was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, earlier this month, an inquest heard His entire family and I have felt very privileged to play our part in supporting Matt and the Corps family throughout his career. True Blood (2014) Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. Matthew. He added: 'Normally they would attend together but for the last two, neither of them has shown up. ', Speaking to Times Radio: 'We were utterly privileged and honoured to enjoy his company on numerous occasions. Major General Holmes was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire on 2 October, the . He added: My heart goes out to him and his family. What's he waiting for? You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. He served as the Commandant General until the end of April this year. When Ukraine recaptured Kherson in November, Andrii Povod returned to find his grain farm in ruins. She added: Lea was my best friend before her and Matthew got married and Ive been speaking to her every day since this tragedy. The circumstances surrounding the death of a former head of the Royal Marines over the weekend is being investigated. After studying economics at the University of Exeter, he joined the Royal Marines and undertook early tours of duty to Norway, the Far East, Northern Ireland and Zimbabwe. 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STEPHEN "POPPY" VEVE, 72, of Jackson Twp., NJ, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus, Lakewood Twp., NJ. Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will encourage you this period and always as you mourn, the passing soul. He had more friends than you could count and they all loved him with a passion. Major General Matthew Holmes, who was Commandant General of the Royal Marines between 2019 and April this year, died on Saturday, aged 54. Maj Gen Holmes, who had also recently split with his wife, Lea, spoke in April of feeling 'constrained' in his role by the head of the Armed Forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. Matthew F Holmes, Age 59. aka Matt Holmes, Matthew D Holmes. He will be sorely missed by the Service and especially the Corps Family. Matthew is survived by his wife of 35 years, Debbora Holmes; his brother, Charles Holmes and his wife, Toni; his sisters, Karen Holmes, and Elizabeth Allen and her husband, Don; his mother-in-law, Jane Fiorentino; his brother-in law, Michael Fiorentino and his wife, Ellen; his sister-in-law, Lisa Fiorentino; his nieces & nephews, Rocco Potts and his wife, Jenna, Julianne Fiorentino, Michelle Potts, Michael Fiorentino, Charlie Holmes, Danielle Bolland and her husband, Chris Bolland, Nicole Deck, Kirsten Deck, and Amanda Deck; his great niece, Rosie Bolland; and by his 3 cats, Mia, Oliver, and Teddy. One said: 'It's been like that for the past three months. His death is not being treated as suspicious, but the cause is unknown the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said. 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A source close to Sir Tony Radakin, who was named Chief of Defence staff last week, said his family had been friends with the Holmeses for more than 20 years and were devastated by his death, claiming conflict with Sir Tony contributed to the decline in his mental health. Anthony King Chair of War Studies, Politics and International Studies Department at Warwick University also said: Im shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Major General Matt Holmes. Prince Harry boasts about finding 'freedom and happiness' and jokes about reincarnation in unseen TV Behind-the-scenes at fashion week with the Spencers! A presentation of a bouquet of flowers is a special way of showing youre thinking of them and their loss, as the bright colours reflect the personality of the passed loved one. Sherevealed that her brother was also stressed over his professional future as he prepared to leave the Armed Forces in October. The former head of the Royal Marines was 'sacked over email' and 'ignored' by senior Ministry of Defence figures in the months prior to him taking his own life. We will honour him and all those closest to him. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'The last time I actually saw her and Matt together in the pub was before the pandemic in December 2019. Moment fitness influencer asks man to move off park bench because he's 'ruining' her livestream video is Head over heels for Kate! We mourn the loss of one of our most senior and highly decorated Royal Marines; a devoted former Commandant General who had served the nation, the Royal Navy and his beloved Corps with distinction for 33 years.. His. After a month of holidays Sherlock discovers that his brother Mycroft has hired him an unusual American tutor named Amyus Crowe. Follow BBC South on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Helen hinted at Trixie and Matthew's big day and admitted trouble could be looming. 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[8] In April 2016 he was selected as the first chief of staff of Standing Joint Force Headquarters, a high-readiness expeditionary command and control headquarters based in Northwood, which he oversaw from establishment to full operating capacity in just two years. [1], Holmes was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire as part of the 2019 Birthday Honours[13] for his "outstanding contribution to the Royal Marines and to the United Kingdom's defence and security interests". Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, died suddenly on Saturday in unknown circumstances and tributes have been paid to the former Commandant General. Maj Gen Matthew Holmes, 54, who served in Northern. UNLOCK PROFILE. Major General Matthew Holmes was found dead in a bedroom at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on October 2, Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Major General Holmess older sister, Sarah Holmes said: Matthew confided in me a lot because we were very close. 12 October 2021 T he former head of the Royal Marines took his own life after having "concerns about his marriage and service career", a hearing to open the inquest into his death was told.. Hampshire Constabulary said an armed unit attended his family home on 22 September. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Your email address will not be published. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. He was the loving son of Jamie R. Holmes and Erin R. Holmes, and their significant others, Melissa Adelstein and Matt Jackson. William Matthew Holmes was fatally shot in August 2017 after leading officers on a multi-county, high speed chase and eventual physical altercation. 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