Vyvyan Holt

Sir Vyvyan Holt
Born1896
London, England
Died2 July 1960 (aged 63–64)
Norwich, Norfolk
Occupation(s)Soldier and diplomat
Awards
  • Royal Victorian Order 4th Class (1933)
  • Order of St Michael and St George (1939)
  • Order of the British Empire (1955)
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchBritish Army
Years of service1914–1918
RankCaptain
UnitThe Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
Battles / warsWorld War I

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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