| Regimental number | 2389 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Logston, Denmark |
| Other Names | JENSEN, Joergen |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 159 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christina Sorensen, Logstoumark, Denmark |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery and initiative when, with five comrades, he attacked a barricade, behind which were about 45 of the enemy and a machine gun. One of his party shot the gunner, and Private Jensen, single handed, rushed the post, and threw in a bomb. He had still a bomb in one hand, but taking another from his pocket with the other hand he drew the pin with his teeth, and by threatening the enemy with two bombs and by telling them that they were surrounded, he induced them to surrender. Private Jensen then sent one of his prisoners to order a neighbouring enemy party to surrender, which they did. This latter party was then fired on in ignorance of their surrender by another party of our troops, whereupon Private Jensen, utterly regardless of personal danger, stood on the barricade, waved his helmet caused the firing to cease, and sent his prisoners back to our lines. Private Jensen's conduct throughout was marked by extraordinary bravery and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Medic', 24 August 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 11 October 1918, for overland travel by train to Adelaide; discharged, 12 December 1918. Medals: Victoria Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Jorgan Christian JENSON. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 31 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 4 W, Grave 3), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, JENSEN Jorgen Christian |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
