He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1829, near the bottom of his class (44th out of 46), and was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in the 7th U.S. Infantry.
After graduating, Holmes was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in the 7th U.S. Infantry. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1829.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1829. After graduating, Holmes was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in the 7th U.S. Infantry.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1829. After graduating, Holmes was commissioned a brevet second lieutenant in the 7th U.S. Infantry.