Joshua Alfred JONES

Regimental number10/647
Date of birth29 July 1884
Place of birthWaitara
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressMahoenui
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height6' 1.5"
Weight160 lbs
Next of kinJoshua Jones, Mokau, Taranaki
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 August 1914
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 rankCorporal
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 16 November 1917
Discharge date3 February 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Liverpool on board HT 'Ruahine', 16 November 1917; discharged (no longer physically fit for War Service on account of wounds received in action: gun shot wound, cheek), 3 February 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 18054677