Regimental number | 20301 |
Place of birth | Hawker South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Teamster |
Address | Pingelly, G S R, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, W J Holding, Collie, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Leslie Norman |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry in action during the operations on the SOMME, between BRAY and CLERY, from August 22nd to September 3rd, 1918. Gunner HOLDING has at all times been distinguished by his gallant conduct under fire, and by his devotion to duty has set a fine example to his battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery |