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Gen Julius Cecil Holmes
- Birth
- Pleasanton, Linn County, Kansas, USA
- Death
- 14 Jul 1968 (aged 69)
- Burial
- Arlington,Arlington County,Virginia,USAShow MapGPS-Latitude: 38.8832944, Longitude: -77.0705722
- Plot
- Sec: 30, Site: 751 L H
- Memorial ID
- 49206338View Source
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Upon graduation from high school, Julius attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1922.
On April 26, 1932, Julius married Henrietta Allen of Wichita, Kansas. The marriage ceremony took place in the home of Henrietta?s parents, Henry and Elsie Allen in Wichita. The home is noteworthy as it is the only house in Kansas designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Holmes had three children; Henry Allen Holmes, Elsie Jane Holmes, and Richard Peyton Holmes.
In 1925, Julius joined the diplomatic service. Postings included Turkey, Albania, Romania, England, Hong Kong, France, Morocco and Iran. Mixed in with these foreign assignments were postings to Washington, D.C. During his career Julius became known as an authority on the Middle East and North African issues. Last posting was as Ambassador to Iran from 1961 to 1965. Julius retired from diplomatic service in 1968.
In 1937, Julius left diplomatic service to work as at the New York World?s Fair. While working at the fair Julius was responsible for working in all of the new exhibitors from around the world as they arrived.
In 1940, Julius was appointed President of General Mills in Brazil. This service lasted until the onset of WWII in the United States. Julius rejoined the Army in 1942 attaining the rank of Brigadier General with service starting with Executive Officer, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, then 1942-1944 Liaison Section, AFHQ, ending with 1944 Deputy G-5, SHAEF.
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Upon graduation from high school, Julius attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1922.
On April 26, 1932, Julius married Henrietta Allen of Wichita, Kansas. The marriage ceremony took place in the home of Henrietta?s parents, Henry and Elsie Allen in Wichita. The home is noteworthy as it is the only house in Kansas designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Holmes had three children; Henry Allen Holmes, Elsie Jane Holmes, and Richard Peyton Holmes.
In 1925, Julius joined the diplomatic service. Postings included Turkey, Albania, Romania, England, Hong Kong, France, Morocco and Iran. Mixed in with these foreign assignments were postings to Washington, D.C. During his career Julius became known as an authority on the Middle East and North African issues. Last posting was as Ambassador to Iran from 1961 to 1965. Julius retired from diplomatic service in 1968.
In 1937, Julius left diplomatic service to work as at the New York World?s Fair. While working at the fair Julius was responsible for working in all of the new exhibitors from around the world as they arrived.
In 1940, Julius was appointed President of General Mills in Brazil. This service lasted until the onset of WWII in the United States. Julius rejoined the Army in 1942 attaining the rank of Brigadier General with service starting with Executive Officer, U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, then 1942-1944 Liaison Section, AFHQ, ending with 1944 Deputy G-5, SHAEF.
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- Added: Mar 5, 2010
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- Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49206338/julius_cecil-holmes: accessed), memorial page forGen Julius Cecil Holmes (24 Apr 1899–14 Jul 1968), Find a Grave Memorial ID49206338, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington,Arlington County,Virginia,USA;Maintained by John C. Anderson (contributor47208015).
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