Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Unit:

Glider Pilot Regiment, 1st Airborne Division, British Army

Awarded on:

November 9th, 1944

Awarded for:

Operation Market Garden

"During the period 19th -25th September, Staff Sergeant Holloway commanded a section in a house in the area of Oosterbeek. He showed great courage in patrol work. When the enemy launched their first attack against the gun positions he kept up effective fire with a Bren gun throughout the time the house was being demolished by a self-propelled gun at point blank range. By remaining at his post he was largely responsible for breaking up the enemy attack. His complete disregard for his personal safety saved what might have been a serious break-through by the enemy."