Henry Austin JONES

Regimental number179
Place of birthCoonamble New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationPolice constable
AddressTucklan near Dunedoo, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinM H Jones, Tucklan via Dunedoo, New South Wales
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name2nd Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: "26 June 1918

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 22 September 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).
Recommendation date: 18 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 20 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsAlso embarked INF2REIN18