Historical information

Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF enlisted on 15.11.1916 in 9th reinforcements 46th Batt age 18 years 5 months. Embarked for England 11.5.1917, embark for France 2.11.1917, hospital 6.6.1918, records appear to have Influenza and PUO, return to unit 2.8.1918, WIA 25.8.1918 Gassed, mustard severe, returns to Australia classed Gas poisoning, discharged from the AIF 10.3.1919. Refer 1377 re his brothers service.

Physical description

.1) Identity disc, aluminium, round re E.J Jones.
.2) Identity disc Cardboard material, 8 sided re E.J Jones
.3) Pendant, heart shape, metal, attached to 1367.5 (chain)
.4) Round brass complete 9mm? has hole drilled through for attachment to 1367.5 (chain)
.5) Chain , metal, very small attached to all above

Inscriptions & markings

.1) “Jones E.J 3511, 46BTN , AIF, C.E”
.2) “3511 E.J Jones 46 Batt, C.E”
.4) “ - 17, DWN”