| Regimental number | 5878 |
| Place of birth | Perth Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Address | Block 45 Lease, Kallaroo, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriet Holt, Edna May, Westonia, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Villers Bretoneux on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, on the 8th August 1918, these two N.C.O.s [HOLT and 5300 Matthew Aloysius FARRELLY] rushed a German machine gun that was firing on our troops. They captured it killing six of the crew and taking six prisoners. This act enabled the advance to be continued.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
