| Regimental number | 6883 |
| Place of birth | Charters Towers Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Howarth Carrington Road, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H J Jones, Howarth Carrington Road, Waverley, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Lihons on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VI, Row C, Grave No. 29), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 53 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 11th August 1918 at LIHONS. Private W.N. JONES was a runner and during the enemy counter attack when bombs and ammunition were almost exhausted, succeeded in getting a message to the rear for supplies through a very severe barrage of shells and machine gun fire. It was solely due to this runner's courage and indefatigable devotion that supplies were brought up and so relieved a serious situation. He continued to carry despatches throughout the whole attack under numerous trying circumstances setting a splendid and cheering example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
