| Regimental number | 5256 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Address | Manly, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Captain A Holmes, 24 Park Avenue, Manly, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 17th Signal Troop Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Signal Troop 2, Reinforcement 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/20/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed the greatest gallantry in repairing and maintaining communication under very heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |