| Regimental number | 542 |
| Place of birth | Albury, New South Wales |
| True Name | GRONO , Jonathon Henry |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 19 Union Street, Newtown, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19.1 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 125 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elsie Grono, 19 Union Street, Newtown, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work at Broodseinde Ridge on 8 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Stated to be Jonathan Henry Grono on NR |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Jonathan and Elsie GRONO. Photo: Andrew Richardson |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For bravery and devotion to duty. During a daylight raid on enemy's trenches on BROODSEINDE RIDGE on morning of 8th October the party encountered heavy strong enemy positions with several machine guns. While 'B' Coy was advancing under cover 'A' Coy had to do so across the open. This brought them in full view of the enemy who subjected them to rifle and machine gun fire. Seeing this this N.C.O. took his section forward and engaged the machine gun with rifle fire. By doing this he drew the enemy's fire from 'A' Company upon himself. This enabled 'A' Company to carry out the raid successfully and to withdraw to their own lines. He remained in position and covered his own party's withdrawal. Number of participants in raid - 2 Officers 45 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 20 October 1918; disembarked, Sydney, about 19 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left hand), Sydney, 12 May 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to War Service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 40 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GRONO Jack Henry |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
