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William Edward JONES

Regimental number227
Place of birthLismore, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCoachpainter
AddressPine Street, North Lismore, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Height5' 6"
Weight132 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Bridget Jones, Pine Street, North Lismore, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll31st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death15 June 1938

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