Staff-Sergeant Eric John Holloway
Unit : No.10 Flight, "G" Squadron, No.1 Wing, The Glider Pilot Regiment
Army No. : 3968405
Awards : Military Medal
Staff-Sergeant Holloway and his 2nd Pilot, Staff-Sergeant M. Leaver, flew a Horsa glider, Chalk Number 1003, to Arnhem with the Second Lift, carrying a Jeep, trailer, explosives, and five men of the 261 Field Park Company RE. For his actions during the Battle, he was awarded the Military Medal.
During the period September 19th to 25th, 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 big 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.