| Regimental number | 1853 |
| Place of birth | Albury New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Holmlea', Seymour, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Brother, John Holmes, Seymour, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Great courage and devotion to duty South of Messines on 7 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying important messages through intense enemy artillery fire. He was twice blown up by high explosive shells, and on another occasion wounded, but never failed to deliver his message to Headquarters. He has taken part in three raids on enemy trenches, and on each occasion has been of great assistance in providing accurate and important information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 72 |
| Place of burial | Kyambram Cemetery, Victoria |