| Regimental number | 23/23 |
| Address | Wellington |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J C Holderness, 68 Ranfurly Street, St Albans, Christchurch |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty since the arrival of his Battalion in France last April. As Adjutant of his Unit he has carried out his duties with the Battalion throughout its period in the trenches at Armentieres and during the operation on the Somme from 15th September to 3rd October 1916 in a most thorough and efficient manner with un-flagging energy.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Crevecoeur from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918. He personally supervised the ammunition and ration supplies to battalions under intense hostile fire. He invariably saw the whole issue carried out, and no battalion went short.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Mention in Despatches Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB |