Background
HOLMAN, Richard was born on September 26, 1801 in Upwey, Dorsetshire. Son of F. Holman, Dover, and g.-son of late Doctor Puckett, Medical Officer for County of Dorsetshire.
HOLMAN, Richard was born on September 26, 1801 in Upwey, Dorsetshire. Son of F. Holman, Dover, and g.-son of late Doctor Puckett, Medical Officer for County of Dorsetshire.
Studied at King’s College London.
Served in the ranks of Methuen’s Horse, Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885. New South Wales Police Force, 1886-1888. To England with Jubilee Detachment, 1897.
To South Africa with 1st New South Wales troops as Regimental Sergeant-Major, 1899 (distinguished conduct medal, Queen’s medal with six clasps, promoted Captain and Adjutant New South Wales Mounted Rifles infield, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Companion of the Distinguished Service Order; Instructional Staff Commonwealth Military Forces of Australia since 1SSS.
Spouse 1890, Ilarriette Blanche, daughter of R. Mills of Sydney and Nova Scotia.