Posted on Apr 2, 2023
Former Royal Marines head took own life after 'substantial stress'
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The former head of the Royal Marines took his own life after experiencing "substantial stress" at work and in his marriage, an inquest has concluded.
Maj Gen Matthew Holmes, 54, was found dead at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on 2 Oct 2021.
He had recently lost his position as Commandant General and was facing a marital break-up, the inquest heard.
He served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, and led the Royal Marines from 2019 until April 2021.
Maj Gen Matthew Holmes, 54, was found dead at his home in Winchester, Hampshire, on 2 Oct 2021.
He had recently lost his position as Commandant General and was facing a marital break-up, the inquest heard.
He served in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, and led the Royal Marines from 2019 until April 2021.
Former Royal Marines head took own life after 'substantial stress'
Posted from bbc.com
Marines
United Kingdom
Suicide
Mental Health
Depression
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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