George Ernest HOLMES

Regimental number1254
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
Addressc/o Forester's Arms, Whitwell Road, Plaistowe, East London
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, c/o Forester's Arms, Whitwell Road, Plaistowe, East London
Enlistment date17 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 9 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Artillery Brigade
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)