Ralph Jones (1896–1917)
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.
Original Publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- World War I service record, item B2455, JONES R (National Archives of Australia)
Citation details
'Jones, Ralph (1896–1917)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/jones-ralph-22880/text32294, accessed 14 March 2025.
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
Religious Influence
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