David JONES

Regimental number46
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway foreman
AddressBarton Road, Artarmon, North Shore, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Mr Jones, Barton Road, Artarmon, North Shore, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date11 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 26 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For coolness, courage and devotion to duty as stretcher-bearer under heavy fire, and consistent good work during operations on the Somme.'
Recommendation date: 18 September 1916

Italian Bronze Medal


Recommendation date: 20 September 1917"

FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal