| Regimental number | 2884 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | 'Tragowell', Malua Street, North Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Holloway, 'Tragowell', Malua Street, North Brighton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Broodseinde on 9 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Kent Fedorowich |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. On 9th October, 1917, at BROODSEINDE, he acted as an observer and did most excellent work in exposed positions, remaining on duty for long periods. Later, he volunteered to establish communication with a detached post, and under heavy fire succeeded in locating the post and communicated its positions to the supporting troops. in spite of physical strain and exhaustion he continued voluntarily on duty until relief arrived.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Swan Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
