Ephraim P. Holmes

1908–1997 (age 89)

U.S. Navy admiral

Biography

Admiral Ephraim P. Holmes was a respected leader in the United States Navy, guiding sailors through complex operations with steady resolve. He valued tradition while embracing change, ensuring that the Navy remained both capable and compassionate.

Holmes’s legacy is one of mentorship and duty, remembered by those who served with him for the dignity he brought to every assignment.

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