'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the construction of the bridge over the gap between Hermies and Havrincourt. This bridge was commenced on the evening of the 27th September under shell fire, which demanded great personal discipline to ensure that the preparations went through without a hitch. By his example he made this possible, and all through the construction of the bridge, which was successfully completed, showed, absolute disregard for personal safety.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 March 1919

Regimental number	4/1224
Address	Public Works, Tauranga
Marital status	Single
Next of kin	Father, R W Holmes, 23 Burnell Avenue, Wellington
Rank on embarkation	Lieutenant
Enlistment status	Volunteer
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Tunnelling Company, Headquarters
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Auckland on board HMNZT Ruapehu on 18 December 1915
Medals	Mention in Despatches Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 11 July 1918 Distinguished Service Order 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the construction of the bridge over the gap between Hermies and Havrincourt. This bridge was commenced on the evening of the 27th September under shell fire, which demanded great personal discipline to ensure that the preparations went through without a hitch. By his example he made this possible, and all through the construction of the bridge, which was successfully completed, showed, absolute disregard for personal safety.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 3 March 1919
Miscellaneous details	Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Headquarters/Tunnellers