| Regimental number | 575 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | Mt Cole Creek, near Ararat, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edward John Jones, Mt Cole Creek, near Ararat, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 8th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 8th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Great skill and coolness in controlling men, showing personal courage and initiative. (East of Ypres 20 September 1917)' Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Rosieres on 9 August 1918 and at Lihons on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource while commanding two platoons which had lost their officers near Rozieres, 9 August, 1918. He personally gained touch with the unit of the flank. On the way he encountered a post of the enemy, which he boldly rushed, capturing the garrison.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'During the attack on CARLISLE FARM east of YPRES, on September 20th this N.C.O. showed great skill and coolness in controling his men. He kept his men in position covering the strong post, while he himself went forward and captured the garrison. His work all through was exceptionally good.'
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |