Eric Holloway (1897–1945)
Eric Holloway, c1918 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
ERIC HOLLOWAY, son of Mr. Charles W. and Mrs. Henrietta Holloway, was born at Manly, New South Wales, on 8th September, 1897. He was educated at the Manly Grammar School, and joined the service of the Bank on 11th August, 1914, at Manly. In September, 1915, he was transferred to Mosman, and enlisted on 14th February, 1916.
He saw service in Egypt and Palestine, was wounded in action and awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field on 3rd November, 1917. He returned to Australia, and was discharged from the A.I.F. on 26th June, 1919.
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Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, HOLLOWAY E 15506
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'Holloway, Eric (1897–1945)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/holloway-eric-20075/text31185, accessed 20 April 2024.
Eric Holloway, c1918 photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
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Birth
8 September,
1897
Manly, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
31 October,
1945
(aged 48)
Randwick, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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