Ernest Randal Holmes (1891–1916)
Ernest Randall Holmes, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
ERNEST RANDALL HOLMES, son of Mr. William Hy. and Mrs. F. L. Holmes, was born at Maryborough, Victoria, on 3rd April, 1891, and was educated at the Ballarat College, and joined the Bank’s service on 6th June, 1908, at Melbourne.
Enlisting in Melbourne a few days after the outbreak of war, he embarked with the Field Artillery and served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France, where he was eventually killed on 30th October, 1916, by a shell burst.
During his period of service he had been promoted to the ranks of sergeant and lieutenant.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, HOLMES E R LIEUTENANT/1143, National Archives of Australia
Citation details
'Holmes, Ernest Randal (1891–1916)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/holmes-ernest-randal-20078/text31189, accessed 12 December 2023.
Ernest Randall Holmes, n.d. photographer unknown
from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour
Life Summary [details]
Birth
3 April,
1891
Maryborough,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
30 October,
1916
(aged 25)
near Longueval,
Picardie,
France
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
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