| Regimental number | 1681 |
| Place of birth | Kerang Victoria |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Brim, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Uncle, Frederick George Jones, Cottesloe, Belair, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Flying Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Flying Cross 'During the past month, whilst on an offensive patrol, his machine was badly damaged in an encounter with an enemy aeroplane, which he brought down out of control. On his return home he saw another enemy machine below him. At great personal risk, owing to the state of his machine, he nevertheless attacked and brought in down. He is a most skilful pilot of great determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: Bar to Distinguished Flying Cross 'On many occasions this Officer has led his patrol with exceptional ability and courage, notably on 16th September, when, with a patrol of eleven machines, he engaged fifteen hostile aircraft. By skilful manoeuvre he completely defeated the enemy in a combat that only lasted twenty minutes, at the expiration of which period only four hostile machines remained in the air, and these retired. Six of the enemy machines were seen to fall in a manner that would justify the supposition that they would crash.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1727 Pte Clarence Arnold MANUEL |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
