Regimental number | 1960 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Katandra, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Brother, D Jenkins, Katandra, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1706 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: MM Bar 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in front of PETIT SEC BOIS near STRAZEELE on 16th April, 1918. Private JENKINS was in charge of a stretcher squad and on many occasions carried wounded men from the Front Line under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. When the remainder of his squad was knocked out by shell fire, Private JENKINS, although wounded, bound the others up and carried one into the Dressing Station, then returned with another squad and brought in the remaining men. By his cheerful behaviour under most heavy fire he set a splendid example to all ranks with whom he came in contact. Wounded body, not serious.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |