| Regimental number | 2/2156 |
| Address | Clive Square, Napier |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, H J Holder, Clive Square, Napier |
| Rank on embarkation | Gunner |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Members of the 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery, embarked on board three ships: HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 29th August 1918 Bapaume (H33d). While coming into action the Battery was heavily shelled and "D" sub. gun team, drivers and gunners were all killed or wounded. Sgt Holder was the only one of his detachment left. He immediately set about rescuing the wounded from among the horses, shot horses and throughout showed great courage and coolness under heavy fire. When others come to his assistance he set a splendid example to them all'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Seventh |