| Regimental number | 3805 |
| Place of birth | Narrandera New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Greenvale, via Boree Creek, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Jones, Greenvale, via Boree Creek, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Was a Company Runner during the attack near ZONNEBEKE on the 16th September, 1917. The route from Company to Battalion Headquarters was subject to heavy barrage and continually under fire from machine guns and snipers. JONES traversed this route many times throughout the day and night previous to the attack carrying messages, guiding carrying parties and assisting to lay "direction tapes". On the morning of the 26th September, 1917, when the attack was launched he carried back a message that the 1st Objective had been taken. The enemy had placed down an intense barrage across the route but JONES delivered his message and then collapsed from sheer exhaustion. He did his work with uncomplaining cheerfulness and was always the first to volunteer for a dangerous "run".'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, 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
