| Regimental number | 27 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 13 Johnson Street, Glenferrie, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, C C Holgate, 10 Edwards Street, Glenferrie, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 3 March 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 |