Christian R. Holmes II
American soldier, businessman (1896–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christian Rasmus Holmes II (June 13, 1898 – February 5, 1944) was an American millionaire heir, investor and sportsman.[1][2] He established the Feather Hill Zoo in California and owned and redeveloped Coconut Island, off the coast of Oahu in Hawaii. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for action during World War I.[3]
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Christian R. Holmes II | |
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Born | (1898-06-13)June 13, 1898 |
Died | February 5, 1944(1944-02-05) (aged 47) |
Relatives | Charles Louis Fleischmann (maternal grandfather) Julius Fleischmann (uncle) Elizabeth Holmes (great-granddaughter) |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
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