
| Regimental number | 7/1569 |
| Address | H B F Company, Napier |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Father, T E Jones, GPO, Wellington |
| Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| The Mounted Rifles component of the 7th Reinforcements left New Zealand on 10 October 1915 on board two ships, 'Aparima' and 'Navua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Final rank | Captain |
| Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
| Medals |
Mention in Despatches 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations in Messines Captain Jones led his Company with great gallantry through the village, capturing and consolidating his objective. He showed great coolness and a disregard of personal safety, walking about under heavy shell fire, directing and encouraging his men. Subsequently, in the operations of 13th and 14th June near Warenton, he again led his men with great gallantry, and after twice being driven back he captured and consolidated his position within 25 yards of the enemy.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: Military Cross 'During two days hard fighting he was conspicuous for gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with skill and resolution and repeatedly rallied them under heavy fire. He set an inspiring example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Seventh |
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