| Regimental number | 984 |
| Place of birth | Melton Mowbray Tasmania |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas David Jarvis, New Norfolk, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1114 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Infantry Base Depot |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HAMEL WOOD on 17th July, 1918, Private JARVIS was assisting the R.S.M. in superintending delivery of rations. Before the ration limbers reached the ration dump, the enemy put down an intense artillery shoot on the area, thereby causing numerous casualties to the ration party. Private JARVIS who, with the R.S.M. had halted the limbers further up the road immediately volunteered to go to the ration dump and collect the ration parties and guide them to the limbers. This he did, passing through intense artillery fire and collecting all men who were not casualties brought them back to the ration limbers. Afterwards he guided a stretcher party to the spot and carried in several wounded men. Throughout he showed great courage and total disregard for personal danger. His skill and coolness in collecting the ration party under fire undoubtedly saved numerous casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1612 Pte Henry Thomas JARVIS, 52nd Bn, killed in action, 4 September 1916; 4524 Pte Alfred Edward JARVIS, 52nd Bn, returned to Australia, 27 August 1917; 161 Pte Richard George JARVIS, 12th Bn, killed in action, 2 May 1915; 79 Pte Tasman JARVIS, 12th Bn, killed in action, 25 April 1915; Cousin: 79 Pte Tasman JARVIS, 12th Bn, killed in action, 25 April 1915. |
| 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
