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Alfred Holmes

Gibraltarian ape-keeper

Died when: 62 years 333 days (754 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

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".

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