| Regimental number | 1938 |
| Place of birth | Strathalbyn South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Presser |
| Address | Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M'Ophelia Jarvis, North Parade, Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on 3rd May, 1918. During the attack he went forward, found out the positions of the Companies and took back a report to Battalion Headquarters. Then again he went forward through the terrible machine gun fire with messages to the Companies. Later on in the morning Private JARVIS again was sent out with a special message warning Companies of the massing of enemy troops. On the way he was very seriously wounded and nearly unconscious but he bravely struggled on and delivered his message being so weak from loss of blood that he had to be carried out to the R.A.P. Throughout the day Private JARVIS was magnificent and his bravery and devotion to duty were beyond all praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 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
