| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P07364.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unkles, John Unknown |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of 1824 Driver (Dvr) Alfred Charles Jones, 16th Battalion, of Scottsdale, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1824 Driver (Dvr) Alfred Charles Jones, 16th Battalion, of Scottsdale, Tasmania. A moulder prior to enlistment, he embarked for service overseas with the 4th Reinforcements from Fremantle aboard HMAT Argyllshire on 19 April 1915. Later transferring to the 4th Machine Gun Company, Dvr Jones was among a group of NCOs and men recommended for award in recognition of their coolness under fire, determination and resource during operations near Gueudecourt, France in November-December 1916. Working at night under constant shell-fire, they were responsible for transporting mules up to battalion headquarters. Dvr Jones was awarded the Military Medal on 19 February 1917. While on leave in England, Dvr Jones was admitted to the military hospital at Tidworth, where he died of acute cerebral meningitis on 8 August 1917, aged 26. He was buried at Tidworth Military Cemetery, England.