| Regimental number | 3862 |
| Place of birth | Wasleys, South Australia |
| School | Wasleys Public School, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Ungarra, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 11.25" |
| Weight | 175 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Richard Burton Jenkins, Stokes, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Two years in Koppin Rifle Club |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Port Lincoln, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Peronne, France |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
| Place of burial | Hancourt British Cemetery (Row F, Grave No. 1), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 146 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Richard Burton and Jane JENKINS, Wasleys, South Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JENKINS Samuel John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
