| Regimental number | 1856 |
| Place of birth | York England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Palmwoods, Buderim Mountain, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Joseph Jakeman, Clifton Hotel, Islington, Liverpool, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'On the 4th/5th October, 1917, during operations at ZONNEBEKE, Private Andrew JAKEMAN, runner, for 48 consecutive hours carried messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters through heavy enemy shell fire, rain, and mud without sleep or rest. After this period, although practically exhausted, he gallantly volunteered to take the place of a comrade who was put out of action by shell shock, and continued to carry messages. On one occasion he carried an extremely urgent message through a hurricane barrage without hesitation. This man also displayed great courage as a guide during gas bombardments at MESSINES, and in carrying a wounded Officer during WARNETON Operations through a heavy barrage to safety. The spontaneity of response to any call for duty from this man, his courage and devotion to duty, are worthy of the reward
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1857 Pte Percy JAKEMAN, 41st Bn, returned to Australia, 20 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Buderim Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
