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Percy David JONES

Regimental number746
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAsylum attendant
Address23 Queen's Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinEmma Jones, 23 Queen's Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England
Enlistment date3 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He, single handed, attacked and killed three of the enemy. Later, he displayed great courage and initiative in assisting to lead his company to the second objective. He set a splendid example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Date of death24 March 1979
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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