| Regimental number | 295 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Skin buyer |
| Address | St Kilda, Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Holmes, Glenholme Sandal Wakefield, England |
| Enlistment date | 19 September 1914 |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | 23 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 September 1915 |