| Regimental number | 11485 |
| Place of birth | Preston England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bricklayer |
| Address | Buller Road, Artarmon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Holt, 41 Trafford Street, Preston, Lancashire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 5th Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work on 29 October 1917 near Zonnebeke.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 29th October, 1917, this Driver delivered ammunition to a Battery in the vicinity of ZONNEBEKE (east of YPRES) under very heavy enemy shell fire, at a very critical period. Whilst doing so Driver HOLT was severely wounded. He displayed great courage and set a splendid example of keen devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
