Roger Jones

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History

Private Roger Nathan Jones (no 6346) was 39 years old when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Army ( 23 Battalion 18th Reinforcements) on the 6th May 1916. He was married before enlisting and was working as a railway Repairer. he embarked Melbourne A20 Hororata on the 28th November 1916 and returning from England (Melboure) on the 27th July 1917 and was discharged on the 4th January 1918.

He was awarded the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and the Victory Medal

His address as of 20th July 1920 was Fish Creek, South Gippsland. [1]

Legacy

This person is listed on the Timor Primary School Honour Roll and the Bowenvale Honor Roll

Family

Wife: Amelia Jones

Obituary

See also

Timor

Notes

References

  1. NAA: B2455, JONES, R., accessed 10 May 2022.


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--Sue McPhan 10:28, 17 May 2022 (AEST)