| Surname: | Jones |
| Initials: | G F |
| Rank: | Pte A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | 543 |
| Notes: | MMP. From Portsmouth. Awarded the 1914 Star with clasp (No. 1/6833), and rose, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 16/8/1914 to 11/11/18. Home address: 15 Prince George St. Portsea, Portsmouth. He enlisted 1/11/1899 as a Dvr. Royal Field Artillery. No. 1691, age 19.6 years, occupation Bottler. Transferred to MFP 18/3/1904. Served Home 1/11/1899 to 30/10/1907, Army Reserve 31/10/1907 to 4/8/1914, Home /8/1914 to 14/8/1914, BEF 5/8/1914 to 22/8/1919, to Class Z Reserve. Served with 2 Cavalry Division 13/12/1914 and 55 Division 9/3/1916. GSW chest 5/1/1917. National Roll of the Great War 1914-1919, Section X, Portsmouth, Page 123. Mobilised from the reserve and drafted to France at the outbreak of war, he fought in the retreat from Mons, the battles of Le Cateau, the Marne, the Aisne, Ypres and Neuve Chapelle. He also served throughout the Retreat and Advance of 1918 and during his service overseas was three times wounded. He was mentioned in Despatches for devotion to duty in the Field and returning home was demobilised in February 1919. He holds the Mons Star, and the General Service and Victory Medals. 15, Prince George Street, Portsea. George Frank Jones. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 30101 Page: 5326 May 29, 1917) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. L/Cpl (A/Sgt). MID For conspicuous good work and devotion to duty, Twice wounded. Capt Meynell APM 55 Div. |
| Decoration: | Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette: 31370 Page: 6911 June 3, 1919) |
| Citation: | France & Flanders. Pte. (A/Sgt). Devotion to duty. |