George Mathew Holmes (abt. 1891 - 1916)

Born about 1891 in Reids Flat, New South Wales, Australia

Died 5 Aug 1916 at about age 25 in France

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Biography

George Mathew Holmes is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Private George Mathew Holmes served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War I
Service started: 02 Feb 1916
Unit(s): 45th Infantry Battalion
Service ended: 05-8 august 1916

Private George Mathew Holmes was Killed in Action 05-8 August 1916 during World War I.

George Mathew Holmes was awarded the British War Medal.

George Mathew Holmes was awarded the Victory Medal.

George Mathew Holmes was born in Reids Flat, New South Wales. ^[1][2] George Mathew Holmes served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War 1 and attained the rank of Private. His enlistment date was 2 Feb 1916. When he enlisted, his address was Narrawa, Crookwell, New South Wales. His next of kin on enlistment was: Mother, Mrs Katherine Holmes, Narrawa, Crookwell, New South Wales. His occupation when he enlisted was Labourer. His unit was: 45th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement. His Regimental Number was: 1720. He embarked from Australia on board HMAT A40 Ceramic, Apr 1916. Killed in Action 05-8 August 1916 ^[1] He was buried at No known grave. ^[1]

Research Notes

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1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} World War 1 Service: Veteran Details for George Mathew Holmes for Service with the Australian Imperial Force. Regimental Number: 1720; Rank: Private; Unit: 45th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement; Enlistment Date: 2 Feb 1916; Killed in Action 05-8 August 1916 Link to UNSW AIF Project Record: accessed 25 Apr 2024
2. ↑ Birth Index (NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages : accessed 25 Apr 2024), index entry for GEORGE M HOLMES; Father's Given Names: CHARLES, Mother's Given Names: CATHERINE; District: CARCOAR; Registration Number: 9997/1891

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