Hector HOLMES

Regimental number3555
Place of birthDarkes Forest New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm labourer
AddressS Branxton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Holmes, Branxton, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 June 1918
Miscellaneous information from
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Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38
Date: 29 April 1920

Date of death7 June 1966