| Regimental number | 6332 |
| Place of birth | Ipswich, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Shearer |
| Address | Bonnavanna Station near Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Friend, S Maule, Bonnavanna Station near Cunnamulla, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Mary Ellen JONES |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the advance on 9th August 1918 near RAINECOURT, east of AMIENS, he was No. 1 of a Lewis gun. He took his gun forward in advance of the final objective under heavy machine gun and artillery fire and engaged enemy machine guns which were causing many casualties to his platoon. He showed absolute disregard of danger and set a splendid example. He succeeded in reducing the fire of the guns opposite his front to a great extent. Finally a shell landed alongside him and wounded him severely. He refused to leave until he had handed over his gun, seen it was still in action and pointed out his targets to his successor.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Place of burial | Ipswich Cemetery, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
