History while in the forces
Mar 1916: gained the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry on Western Front. He commanded the bombers during a counter attack and on hearing there were casualties immediately left his position of command and led the bombers himself. He pushed up to the enemy's barrier and then threw bombs accompanied by only two Privates. His party was under very heavy fire.Jul 1916: awarded Distinguished Service Order for gallantry as Bombing Officer in the Battle of the Somme
Nov 1916: mentioned in despatches for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty
- Surname
- Jones
- Forename
- David Alexander
- Rating or rank
- Lieutenant
- Decorations
- Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross
- Regiment or Other Unit
- 7th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment
- Branch
- Lincoln
- Date of Birth
- 19 Mar 1896
- Date of birth
- 1896
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 30 Mar 1914
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- Aug 1914
