| Regimental number | 1649 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Other Names | Tasman Leslie |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | 25 Balfour, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Walker Jones, 25 Balfour, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th June, 1917, south of MESSINES, for conspicuous ability and gallant conduct. Whilst acting as No. 1 of a Lewis gun team he succeeded in silencing a hostile machine gun, which was causing considerable casualties. By his excellent work he kept the enemy confined to his tranches whilst his Company consolidated its portion of the new line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3484 Pte James Lindsay JONES, 52nd Bn, killed in action, 5 April 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
