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William John JONES

Regimental number2768
Place of birthMilton New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCoal miner
AddressMilton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Jones, Milton, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 6 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During operations on the morning of 11th August 1918 against RAINECOURT, East of AMIENS, this runner rendered distinguished service and showed great courage and bravery throughout the attack. During the heaviest fighting he was engaged continuously in message carrying between battalion headquarters and the attacking troops, passing through the enemy artillery barrage and facing intense machine gun and rifle fire with utter disregard to his personal safety. His determination and gallantry under extremely trying conditions was responsible for the prompt receipt of valuable information regarding the progress of operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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