| Regimental number | 1156 |
| Place of birth | Stockton New South Wales |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Address | Forfar, Anchester Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jones, Forfar, Anchester Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 14 December 1915 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 4 May 1917 |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt John Elder Jones on NR |
