Matt Holmes Death – Obituary: The previous top of the Royal Marines has kicked the bucket out of nowhere at 54 years old. Significant General Matthew Holmes died on Saturday and the conditions of his passing are being explored, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said.

His crushed associates have honored “one of our generally senior and profoundly finished Royal Marines”.

who had served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan – was Commandant General Royal Marines from 2019 until April this year, Plymouth Live reports. He directed Plymouth-based 42 Commando from 2006 to 2008 and was selected as a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his initiative on activities in Afghanistan in 2007.

The Major served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan

The Major General served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan ( Image: western day by day press) Get all the most recent news shipped off your inbox. Pursue the free Mirror bulletin He was likewise granted a CBE in 2019 – and was a pall carrier for Prince Philip, assisting with conveying the Duke of Edinburgh’s final resting place at Windsor Castle.

First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said he was “profoundly disheartened to find out about the unfortunate demise” of his companion, adding: “We grieve the deficiency of one of our generally senior and exceptionally enlivened Royal Marines; a dedicated previous Commandant General who had served the country, the Royal Navy and his adored Corps with unique excellence for quite some time.

“Matt was likewise a dear companion to many, and a dear companion of dig for more than 20 years. He will be woefully missed by the Service and particularly the Corps Family.

Ruler Philip’s casket at his Windsor Castle memorial service