| Regimental number | 189 |
| Place of birth | Rosedale South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 'Craincliffe' Layland Parade, Belmore, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Son, Robert A Holmesby, 'Craincliffe' Layland Parade, Belmore, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 19 July 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 5 March 1919 |
