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Arthur Frederick HOLMES

Regimental number2635
Place of birthDrik Drik, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationTheological student
AddressDrik Drik, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Richard John Holmes, Drik Drik, Victoria
Enlistment date10 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 5
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 18 September 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2635A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Ian Marr
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death20 February 1981
Age at death89
Place of burialDrik Drik Cemetery, Victoria

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