| Regimental number | 1681 |
| Place of birth | Yongala, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Elizabeth Jeffs, Yatina via Yongala, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Orroroo, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man displayed great coolness and courage in the attack and during the occupation of HINDENBURG LINE East of BULLECOURT on April 11th 1917. The enemy were bringing heavy fire to bear on our trenches and a volunteer was called for to remove a ranging board in front. This man volunteered and going out over the top in the face of rifle fire removed the board and returned to our lines. His work deserves special praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1680 Clarence JEFFs, 48th Bn, died while a Prisoner of War, 13 April 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JEFFS Henry Richard |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
