| Regimental number | 2638 |
| Place of birth | Northcote Victoria |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, W F Jones, 6 Appleton Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For devotion to duty whilst acting as C.Q.M.S. during the operations 30th August to 50th September 1918. On the night 31st August - 1st September 1918 his ration limber was hit by a shell, though suffering from severe concussion and being run over by a limber he exhibited the greatest coolness and resource in extracting the ration party and completing the journey. This N.C.O.'s gallant and assiduous work made possible the distribution of rations to his company under very trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
