Henry JONES

Regimental number10/421
Date of birth26 October 1889
Place of birthWellington
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o G Kind, Milford Road, Palmerston North
Marital statusSingle
Height5' 8"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinEdward Jones, Wairapa, Weber
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 August 1914
Place of enlistmentPalmerston North
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 15 August 1917
Discharge date12 November 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand on board SS 'Tofua', 15 August 1917; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of injury sustained on Active Service: accidental axe injury to foot trimming wood), 12 November 1917.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death1 July 1963 Masterton
Age at death73
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18054604

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