| Regimental number | 10535 |
| Place of birth | Lambton New South Wales |
| Other Names | William Jones |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Telegraph mechanic |
| Address | Robert Street, Jesmond, Lambton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Phoebe Easton, Robert Street, Jesmond, Lambton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME east of HAMEL on 8th August, 1918. This N.C.O. was in charge of a line detachment. Prior to Zero hour Lance Corporal EASTON with his party succeeded in keeping Brigade communications intact, despite heavy gas bombardment. Although lines were repeatedly cut by shell fire, with great perseverance and intrepidity he again and again repaired them thus ensuring effective communications through a critical period. After Zero he did magnificient work in the maintenance of lines in the captured territory. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty under great difficulties inspiring those working under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
