| Regimental number | 6025 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Queen Street, Colac, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Holt, Queen Street, Colac, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6025A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Magnificent work and personal bravery during operations South of Messines on 6-9 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 6th/7th/8th and 9th June, 1917, during the operations south of MESSINES, for magnificent work and personal bravery whilst acting as a runner from his Company Headquarters. He carried important despatches to the rear, and to the flanks, through intense enemy barrages, and assisted greatly in maintaining communication with the Battalion Headquarters. During one trip to a flank Company, he, alone and unaided killed two of the enemy. Throughout the whole operation he set a splendid example to all ranks by his coolness and bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
