James Adams JONES

Regimental number36747
OccupationClerk
Next of kinWife, Mrs M E Jones, 90 The Terrace, Wellington
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 14 July 1917
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 28th September, 1918, prior to the attack on the enemy position east of Ribecourt. He took the place of an officer who was wounded while on a forward reconnaissance, and collected useful information, which ensured the easy and correct deployment of the battalion during the darkness. For a week he furnished good information of roads and approaches for transport, etc., having to obtain it almost always under heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 3

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