| Regimental number | 2192 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J Jones, Moe Or Sale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying out rescue work as stretcher-bearer. (East of Ypres 21 September 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations round GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on the 20th and 21st September 1917, these two stretcher bearers [JONES and 1959 D.D. GREY] worked unceasingly carrying the wounded to the rear passing through heavy hostile barrages. When the other bearers became casualties, these two by their self sacrificing devotion to duty and tireless energy were instrumental in saving a number of lives.'
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Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
