| Regimental number | 106 |
| Place of birth | Laura, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Lance Hollis, Laura, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Senior Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 2 May 1915 (gun shot wound, left leg and arm), and admitted to Field Ambulance, Anzac Cove; transferred to England, and admitted to 1st Southern General Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, 20 May 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 8 October 1915; disembarked Fremantle, 13 November 1915 discharged (medically unfit: loss supuration), Perth, 12 September 1916. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 53 |
| Place of burial | Quairading Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOLLIS Gordon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
