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Frederick John JENKINS

Regimental number64
Place of birthBrunswick Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationDraper
Address310 Riversdale Road, Auburn
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinJ A Jenkins, 310 Riversdale Road, Auburn
Enlistment date20 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Brigade Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).
Recommendation date: "24 September 1918

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 27 January 1919"

FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'During the operations from 8th August, 1918 to 5th October, 1918, this N.C.O. rendered sterling service as Transport Corporal. At MONT ST. QUENTIN on 1st September, 1918, and MONTBREHAIN on 5th October, 1918, he had charge of the ration limbers and caried out his duties fearlessly. His work extending over 2 1/2 years has been most reliable and he has been conscientious and faithful at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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