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Ralph Jones (1896–1917)

Ralph Jones, n.d. photographer unknown

Ralph Jones, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

RALPH JONES was born on 4th June, 1896, a t Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria, the son of Mr. Ralph Jones and Mrs. C. E. Jones. He was educated at the High School, Bendigo, and joined the Bank at Melbourne on 1st June, 1915.

Enlisting on 16th July, 1915, as a private in the 14th Battalion of the A.I.F., Ralph Jones served in Egypt and France, and was promoted to corporal. He was wounded in action at the Battle of Bullecourt, taken prisoner, and died on 12th April, 1917.

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Ralph Jones, n.d. photographer unknown

Ralph Jones, n.d. photographer unknown

from Bank of NSW Roll of Honour

Life Summary [details]

Birth

4 June, 1896
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Death

12 April, 1917 (aged 20)
Rumaucourt, France

Cause of Death

prisoner of war

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Occupation
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