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Jack JONES

Regimental number2285
Place of birthNewport, Monmouthshire, England
True NameSCANNELL, Ivor Edward
SchoolBoard School, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSeaman
Address124 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Mr J Jones, 121 Alma Street, Cardiff, Wales
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name22nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular'About August 1914 he joined the Australian Navy but being eager to come with friends he joined the AIF.' (details from father)
FateKilled in Action 5 August 1916
Place of burialCourcelette British Cemetery (Plot VII, Row B, Grave No. 25), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
97
Other details

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

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