Regimental number | 46 |
Place of birth | Bristol, England |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, S.E.Jones, Parkstone, Dorset, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board A15 Star Of England on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 313 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th July 1918 near BUIRE-SUR-ANCRE and TREUX, South West of ALBERT, Sergeant JONES displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of all the Field Ambulance stretcher-bearers evacuating the wounded from 15th Australian Infantry Brigade. He showed absolute disregard for personal safety in moving from post to post under extremely heavy shelling in order to supervise and control the stretcher-bearers. His splendid bravery, cheerfulness and care for his men had an excellent effect. He showed ability and sound judgment in directing the work of the bearers. On one occasion Sergeant JONES went out alone to render first aid to a wounded man, during a very heavy burst of shell fire. He dressed the patient and brought him in single-handed. His conduct throughout the day was an inspiring example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |