| Surname: | Jones |
| Initials: | A G |
| Rank: | Pte A/Sgt |
| Army Number: | P/2335 |
| Notes: | MFP. From Birkenhead. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 10/9/1918 Corps Order Book 21 page 100. Billet at Godalming with full subsistence from tea on 3/11/1916 to dinner time 6/11/1916 inclusive. Info from Pension Index Card: Jones, Albert George, NFP, P/2335, 29/8/1919, 3/MJ/3839, 95 Exmouth Street, Birkenhead, Stamp:- Ad 13/9/1919 at 6/6, from 30/8/1919 to 2/9/1919, Chelsea No. Z/Misc/2666, received 15/9/1919. Albert George Jones. Police Review 8/11/1918, page 357. Three members of the Birkenhead Borough Police Force are now fighting in France, have gained the Military Medal. These are Sgt Alfred G Jones of the MFP, who until he joined up was associated with Birkenhead's detective department. PC Walter Taylor also of the MFP, PC Harry Walker 6 Bn Cheshire Regiment. Details are as yet lacking as to the circumstances under which Taylor and Walker received the coveted award for "gallant services rendered". The latter has been in hospital badly gassed. Sgt Jones has received the MM in respect of services rendered in March and April last. Extract from the Birkenhead News 23 October 1918. HONOURS FOR BIRKENHEAD CONSTABLE. Gained Whilst Fighting in France. The intelligence has been received with great satisfaction in Birkenhead that three members of the Borough Police force who are not fighting in France, have gained the Military Medal. These are Sergeant Alfred G Jones, of the Military Foot Police, who untill he "joined up" was associated with Birkenhead's detective department; PC 25B (Walter Taylor), also of the Military Foot Police, who has resided at 416 Beckwith Street, and PC 4A (Harry Walker), of 130, Bentinck Street, 6 Battalion Cheshire Regiment. Details are as yet lacking as to the circumstances under which Taylor an Walker received the coveted award for "gallant services rendered." The latter has been in hospital badly gassed. "n the Case of Sergeant Jones - he holds that position in the "MP" force in France - a few particulars have some to hand. His is a native of Shropshire, and prior to enlistment was engaged in the detective department of the Birkenhead Force and had proved himself a very capable officer. He was recently home on leave from France, after being rather severely wounded and on his return to service he was surprised to find himself called upon to receive the Military medal in respect of excellent services rendered by him in march and April last. He is a married man and had resided in Leta Street. |
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| Decoration: | Military Medal (London Gazette: 31173 Page: 2126 Feb. 11, 1919) |
| Citation: | France. |