| Regimental number | 52647 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Anderson Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mary Ann Holmes, Anderson Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the 11th Infantry. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Squadron Engineers |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 11 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 26 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOLMES William Henry Hilless |