| Regimental number | 7964 |
| Place of birth | Tunbridge Wells England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Jarrett, 36 Cambrian Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | No 1 Australian General Hospital |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 5th April, 1918 Private [13322 J.] McKILLOP, Private [3814 J.T.] WELSH and Private [7964 J.L] JARRETT formed a stretcher squad and were stationed at an R.A.P. when a heavy enemy barrage closed down on the area prior to an enemy attack. The barrage was so severe that troops moving up to support were held back for the time, and all traffic in the area suspended. Meanwhile a congestion of casualties was occurring at the R.A.P. and wounded were accumulating in a dangerous area without shelter. These men volunteered to attempt to carry back through the intense shell and machine gun fire. Contrary to all expectation, they successfully accomplished their journey. Their gallant action set a high standard of morale, and the evacuation of casualties back went on rapidly from this time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
