| Regimental number | 68 |
| Place of birth | Charlton Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Holmes, Chinchilla, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 11 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/16/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 3 MG Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 3 MG Btn Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of two machine guns in the front line. During an enemy counter attack he moved constantly from gun to gun, and by his untiring personal efforts kept them firing, in spite of enemy shell fire and adverse weather conditions. On two occasions his gun emplacements were destroyed, but he moved over the open, consolidated new positions, and brought his guns into action again. His coolness and courage under the most trying conditions set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |