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William Thomas JONES

Regimental number1969
Place of birthCheshire, England
ReligionProtestant
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o Mrs Annant, Inkerman Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinBrother, Richard Jones, 5 Heavely Grove, Stockport Cheshire, England
Enlistment date1 February 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Great bravery and devotion to duty in maintaining communications. (Near Le Barque 24-26 February 1917).
Recommendation date: 10 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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