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Frank JONES

Regimental number1737
Place of birthCooma New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMascot, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFriend, Mr J Cordwell, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Courage, determination and endurance as stretcher-bearer and supply carrier under heavy fire. (Poz?eres).'
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916

FateReturned to Australia 9 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Other details

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

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