Stuart Wallace JONES

Regimental number23838
OccupationGardener
Next of kinFather, E H Jones, 1 Ormond Road, East Sheen, London, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 13th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and initiative. During the fighting near Gravenstafel on 4/5th October 1917, he repeatedly repaired broken telephone wires, under heavy shell fire, and was responsible for maintaining communication with front and rear formation, under most difficult and dangerous conditions.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 9

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