Alfred JONES

Regimental number8/2958
Date of birth16 February 1895
Place of birthBalclutha
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCheesemaker
AddressClifton, Waiwera South
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Height5' 7"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinFather, R W Jones, Rosebank, Balclutha
Previous military serviceServed in the 14th (South Otago) Regiment, Territorial Force; still serving at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date23 June 1915
Place of enlistmentTrentham
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
The 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 aboard three ships ('Aparima', 'Navua' and 'Warrimoo'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankPrivate
Final unitOtago Infantry Battalion
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 6 March 1916
Discharge date22 May 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to New Zealand from Suez on board HS 'Maheno', 6 March 1916; discharged (medically unfit: TB spine), 22 May 1916.

War service: 347 days (of which 186 days were abroad)

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Seventh
Date of death29 November 1971 Cashmere
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18054365

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