jones, william (proper name: harold ernest milne)

Gosford District Casualties of World War One

Bragg, Edmund Allen Service Number 1494

Killed in Action 19th May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula

Gosford District Casualties of World War One

Jones, William (proper name Harold Ernest Milne)

Service Number Unknown Died of illness 17th October 1915

Liverpool Field Hospital

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Name William Jones - proper name Harold Ernest MILNE

Place of Birth Sydney, NSW

Age at Enlistment 18 yrs

Occupation Timber Getter

Next of Kin Uncle- Mr Charles Mills, “Duren” Wyong, NSW

Previous Training 3 mths Camp Training

Date of Enlistment 1915- 9 Sept

Place of Enlistment Warwick Farm, NSW

Description Height;- 5’ 6” Weight;- 123 lbs. Chest;- 32-33. Complexion;- Fair. Eyes;- Grey. Hair;- Brown. Scar over right scapula, Left little fin-ger missing.

Religion Church of England

Illness 1915- 27 Sept Measles- field Hospital Liverpool, NSW

& Broncho Pneumonia

Died 1915-17 Oct- Liverpool Field Hospital

Cause of Death Measles & Broncho Pneumonia

Burial Jilliby Cemetery- Anglican Portion Row B- see photo

Medals etc Memorial Plaque No.596494 Memorial Scroll, held pending con-tact with next of kin. - Untraceable

Remarks Noted on enlistment papers is “proper” name but no indication as to the source of the information

Gosford Times 22nd October 1915 Regret to report the death of Private W. Jones in Liverpool Field Hospital. Private Jones gave his name in for enloistment at the recruiting meeting, held here about six weeks ago, and was accepted. After being in camp some little time he con-tracted measles and pneumonia, from which he died. Much sympathy is felt by all for his uncle (Mr Mills) and family. Pri-vate Jones was a member of the local cricket club, and was very highly respected.

Gosford Times 29th October 1915 [From Our Correspondent] A memorial service was held here last Sunday, in memory of the late Private Jones, a large congregation being present, which spoke highly of the respect of our late comrade. A very stirring and sympathetic address was delivered by the Rev. F.R. Todd, taking his text from the second book of Samuel, twenty second chapter and sixteenth verse. The pulpit was draped in black with wreaths and flag etc.

Gosford Times 6th October 1916 JILLIBY [ From our Correspondent] The unveiling of the head-stone erected to the memory of the late Private Jones, will take place next Sunday afternoon about three o'clock. Everyone invited to come along. ….

Gosford Times 13th October 1916 JILLIBY [ From our Correspondent] The unveiling of the headstone erected to the memory of Private w Jones took place last Sun-day afternoon in the presents of a large number of residents of Wyong and Jilliby. The stone (which is a book stone and tiled all over the grave, and purchased from Messrs Meldrum and Markey, of Newcastle), was covered with the Un-ion Jack. Mr Pattinson, the president of the com-mittee, opened the ceremony with a brief speech, stating the delay og getting the stone, &c, after which he called on Messrs A Wamsley and W Russell to unveil it. Mr W Smith Junr., Mr Jones (our local school teacher and military instructor), and Mr R Boyd, also delivered brief speeches, and all spoke highly of the young soldier who though he had not been able to go to the front, did his duty and died in the service of his King and Country. Mr Pattinson apologised for Messrs W A Chapman and A Wilkinson, who were unavoidably unable to be present. The cost of the stone was £21. 15s. And as the sum of 22s 3d was still owing on it a collection was taken up. The sum of £2.2s.3d was thrown on the flag, leaving a balance in hand of 20s, which will be donated to the next send off held at Jilliby. The singing of the National Anthem concluded the ceremony. The inscription on the stone reads;- "To the memory of Private William Jones, who died at Liverpool Camp, 17

th Septem-

ber, 1914, aged 18 years. He arose responsive to his country's call, but, alas, was nipped off in the bud. Erected by Mr Mill and friends" Another one of our young men has enlisted, Mac Smith, of "Brookland Farm, and is now in camp.

Gosford Times 13th October 1916 Jilliby Memorial To the Editor Sir, - I am asked by my Committee (through your valuable paper) to express sincere thanks to all those persons who so suitable responded and gave towards the erection of the memorial stone to the late Private W. Jones, and also the gentle-men who helped to make the unveiling ceremony a success. Thanking you for this brief space—Yours, &c., W.H. Hitchcock (Hon. Secretary)

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 1823180

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