jenkins, richard lewis hay blake
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Gosford District Casualties of World War One
Bragg, Edmund Allen Service Number 1494
Killed in Action 19th May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula
Gosford District Casualties of World War One
Jenkins, Richard Lewis Hay Blake Service Number “Major”
Killed in Action 11th December 1915 Gallipoli
Gosford City Council gratefully acknowledges the voluntary efforts of
Benalyn Campbell
And Vivienne Tranter
in compiling this resource
The information in this file has been extracted from official records
held in the
The Australian War Memorial and
National Archives of Australia
(© Commonwealth of Australia [National Archives of Australia] 2013)
Further information on this soldier may be found online at:
Commonwealth War Graves
The AIF project
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NAME Jenkins, Richard Lewis Hay Blake
SERVICE NO
UNIT 20th Battalion/5
th Infantry Brigade AIF
RANK Major
AGE at Enlistment DOB 7 Apr 1866/ 49 yrs 2 mths
PLACE OF BIRTH
ADDRESS
OCCUPATION Retired Officer R A Artillery/ Farming Orchardist
DATE OF ENLISTMENT
PREVIOUS SERVICE South African War- operations in the Orange Free State & Cape Col-ony Feb –May 1900. Transvaal & Orange River Colony Apr 1901 – Feb 1902
Queen’s Medal with 3 Clasps
Kings Medal with 2 Clasps
NEXT OF KIN Wife;- Blanche Eliza Jenkins c/- J C Bragg 76 Pitt St. Sydney
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Height-Weight . Chest Complexion-. Eyes-. Hair-.
EMBARKED 26 Jun 1915 Sydney per “Berrima”
DISEMBARKED
WOUNDED/ILLNESS 6 Sept 1915- Sick-Dysentery- Gallipoli
DIED 11 Dec 1915- Gallipoli
BURIED 12 Dec 1915- Cemetery at foot of “Walters Ridge” Gallipoli
MEDALS 1914-15 Star-2554, British War Medal-15927, Victory Medal-15856. Memorial Plaque & Scroll-356136
DEPENDANTS Daughter;- Emily Mary Jenkins, “Belmont” Peats Ferry Rd. Hornsby. (died) Son;- Evan Steuart Jenkins
PERSONAL EFFECTS 1 Brown Paper Parcel, containing;- 1 damaged Compass in Pouch, Piece of Shrapnel, Turkish ???, Spectacles (damaged) in Case, ID Disc, Corkscrew, Pipe, 2 pairs Pince Nez, Knife, Quantity Buttons, Fountain Pen, Tea Spoon, Colours, Purse containing coins, studs & safety pin, Crown, Wristlet Watch, Gold Chain, Gold Sover-eign Purse, Gold Cigar Clipper, Nail Clipper/ 1 Black Tin Trunk, containing;- 1 Tin Cigarettes, 1 pr Straps, 1 Belt of Badges, 1 Blouse Piece, 2 Towels, 1 pr Gloves, 7 Shirts, 2 Silk H’Chiefs, 1 pr Leggings, 1 Truss, 1 Underpants, Singlet, 7 Soft Col-lars, 2 Suits Pyjamas, 1 Silver Match Box, 1 Souvenir of Egypt, 1 Soap Box, 1 Cigarette Case, Khaki Shirt, Muffler, Money Belt, 7 H’Chiefs, 1 Leather Writing Pad, 1 Manual of Military Law, 1 House-wife, 1 pr Slippers, 1 Tarbrush, 1 Chanter, Qty Socks, 2 Knives, Wal-let & Papers, Cap, Razor, 1 pr Rubber Shoes, 2 pr Socks, House-wife, Brush, 1 pr Spurs/ Kit Bag;- cont;- Shirt, Suit Pyjamas, Rainproof Coat, Letters & Pa-pers, Pipe, 2 Flasks (Presentation), Cap Comforter, Fob Pouch, Money Belt, 2 Singlets, pr Socks, Jack Knife, 2 pr Underpants, Mir-ror, Towel, Life Saving Waistcoat, Socks, Gloves, Boots, Websters Dictionary/ 1 Valise;- Mosquito Net, 1 pr Pyjamas, 2 Sheets, 2 Rugs, 1 Blanket, 2 Pillows, 2 Rugs, Stretcher, Camp Stool/ Kit Bag;- Military Books, 1 Flannel Shirt, Scarf, Tunic, Housewife, Qty Socks, pr Pyjamas, 1 pr Boots, 1 pr Shorts, 1 pr Spurs, 3 Singlets, 1 pr Breeches, 1 Towel, 1 pr Braces/ 1 Tin Trunk;- Locked No keys, contents unknown
CORRESPONDENCE Wife/
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
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Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
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Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
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Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733
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