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George R. Holmes

Driver

31st Battallion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: M. Gedlow
  • Plaque: 1832

Additional Info

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Biography

George Richard Holmes was a single 22 year old labourer when he enlisted in Ballarat on the 17th of July 1915. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A41 Bakara on the 5th of November 1915.
On the 7th of April 1918 he was appointed Driver.
George was discharged due to demobilisation on the 15th of July 1919.

Tree No. 1832

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour