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Alfred Holmes
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| Alfred Holmes | |
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| 1931-02-01 - 1994-01-01 | |
 Alfred Holmes on duty at the Upper Rock (Gibraltar) |
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| Nickname | "El de los monos" |
| Place of birth |  Gibraltar |
| Place of death | Gibraltar |
| Allegiance | Gibraltar, United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  British Army |
| Years of service | c.1958 - c.1986 |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit |  Gibraltar Regiment |
Alfred Holmes (1931-02-01 - 1994-01-01) was a sergeant of the Gibraltar Regiment (now the Royal Gibraltar Regiment). He was born and bred in Gibraltar of Gibraltarian parents. He was well known in and around Gibraltar for his keen interest in maintaining the well-being of the Barbary Macaques of Gibraltar during his service as Officer In Charge Of The Apes. He was known locally by the nickname of "El de los monos" (Spanish: He of the monkeys).[1]
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