Regimental number | 1568 |
Place of birth | Salt River, South Africa |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs Whitehead, Renmark, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25.11 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 142 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth C Jones, c/o Mr Whitehead, Renmark, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1608 |
Fate | Discharged in London |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Wounded in action, 28 August 1915; admitted to 16th Casualty Clearing Station. Discharged in London as 'no longer physically fit for War Service at home or abroad owing to G.S.W. right thigh and left leg but is fit for civil employment'. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | See 7426 Joseph JONES for second period of service. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, JONES Joseph |