Albert Oswald JONES

Regimental number6/1890
Date of birth5 July 1889
Place of birthWaikau
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationIronmonger
AddressSeaview House, Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25.6
Height5' 9"
Weight154 lbs
Next of kinFather, J W Jones, 36 Duncan Street, Spreydon, Christchurch
Previous military serviceServed in the Militia; member, Blenheim Defence Club, at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date14 January 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 21 Willochra on 17 April 1915
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 February 1919
Discharge date13 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from London on board SS 'Hororata', 1 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 13 April 1919.

War service: 4 years 90 days (of which 3 years 333 days were abroad)

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fourth
Date of death25 July 1968 Christchurch
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18054356

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