Vyvyan Holt
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Captain Sir Vyvyan Holt KBE CMG MVO (1896 – 2 July 1960) was a British soldier, diplomat, and Oriental scholar, who was held captive by North Korea for nearly three years during the Korean War.
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Sir Vyvyan Holt | |
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Born | 1896 London, England |
Died | 2 July 1960 (aged 63–64) Norwich, Norfolk |
Occupation(s) | Soldier and diplomat |
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Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment) |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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