Jenkins, Richard Lewis Hay Blake by Central Coast Council

Gosford District Casualties of World War One Bragg, Edmund Allen Jenkins, Richard Lewis Hay Blake

Service Number 1494 Service Number â&#x20AC;&#x153;Majorâ&#x20AC;? in Action 19th May 1915 Killed Killed in Action 11th December 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula 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 (ÂŠ Commonwealth of Australia [National Archives of Australia] 2013) Further information on this soldier may be found online at: Commonwealth War Graves The AIF project Content advisory: This file may potentially contain disturbing accounts of service-related injury and death, disease and family grief. Adult supervision is recommended for children using these resources. Individual files should be viewed within the context provided by wider research on service conditions in the 1 st AIF. This resource is presented by Gosford City Council for research purposes only. Please note that copyright for resources contained within remains with the original copyright owners.

NAME SERVICE NO UNIT RANK AGE at Enlistment PLACE OF BIRTH ADDRESS OCCUPATION DATE OF ENLISTMENT PREVIOUS SERVICE

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EMBARKED DISEMBARKED WOUNDED/ILLNESS DIED BURIED MEDALS DEPENDANTS

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Jenkins, Richard Lewis Hay Blake 20th Battalion/5th Infantry Brigade AIF Major DOB 7 Apr 1866/ 49 yrs 2 mths

Retired Officer R A Artillery/ Farming Orchardist South African War- operations in the Orange Free State & Cape Colony Feb –May 1900. Transvaal & Orange River Colony Apr 1901 – Feb 1902 Queen’s Medal with 3 Clasps Kings Medal with 2 Clasps Wife;- Blanche Eliza Jenkins c/- J C Bragg 76 Pitt St. Sydney Height-Weight . Chest Complexion-. Eyes-. Hair-. 26 Jun 1915 Sydney per “Berrima” 6 Sept 1915- Sick-Dysentery- Gallipoli 11 Dec 1915- Gallipoli 12 Dec 1915- Cemetery at foot of “Walters Ridge” Gallipoli 1914-15 Star-2554, British War Medal-15927, Victory Medal-15856. Memorial Plaque & Scroll-356136 Daughter;- Emily Mary Jenkins, “Belmont” Peats Ferry Rd. Hornsby. (died) Son;- Evan Steuart Jenkins 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 Sovereign 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 Collars, 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 Housewife, 1 pr Slippers, 1 Tarbrush, 1 Chanter, Qty Socks, 2 Knives, Wallet & Papers, Cap, Razor, 1 pr Rubber Shoes, 2 pr Socks, Housewife, Brush, 1 pr Spurs/ Kit Bag;- cont;- Shirt, Suit Pyjamas, Rainproof Coat, Letters & Papers, Pipe, 2 Flasks (Presentation), Cap Comforter, Fob Pouch, Money Belt, 2 Singlets, pr Socks, Jack Knife, 2 pr Underpants, Mirror, 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 Wife/

Abridged record/s courtesy of the National Archives of Australia (NAA) Series No: B2455 Item Barcode: 7362733