Bernard JONES

Regimental number25/1217
OccupationBootmaker
Next of kinMother, Mrs Rose Jones, 65 Alexander Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankSergeant
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty. During the period the Battalion has been in the Field, Sergeant Jones has done consistently good work as Battalion Boot naker, and has at all times shown unfailing energy and especially good was his work for the period March 1918 to November 1918. No praise can be too high for the manner in which Sergeant Jones has at all times performed his duties.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 4

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