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Albert James JONES

Regimental number527
Place of birthWollongong, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBushman
AddressWollongong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.4
Height5' 6.25"
Weight131 lbs
Next of kinMrs N G Jones, Keira Street, Wollongong, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 February 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name12th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/17/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Vestalia on 22 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date12 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 April 1951
SourcesNAA: B2455, JONES Albert James

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