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Son of Z A C Jones, 97 Wicham Terrace, Brisbane

JONES.—On Saturday, 1st instant, Trevor Warwick Jones, second son of the late Captain Mervyn Jones and Mrs. Jones, of Sherwood, aged 20.

The death took place early on Saturday morning of Mr. Trevor Warwick Jones, younger son of the late Captain Mervyn Jones and of Mrs. Mervyn Jones, of Sherwood. The deceased, who was only 20 years of age, was a member of the Expeditionary Force, and was attached to the 1st reinforcements of the 41st Battalion. Prior to his enlistment he was a member of the Government analyst's staff, and, with a view to attaining a degree in science, he matriculated in the faculties of science and arts at the Queensland University. Mr. Jones was possessed of brilliant gifts, and it was his intention to take up the study of medicine, when he returned from active service. It was while in camp, prior to leaving for the front, that he contracted the illness which resulted in his death. His only brother, Captain Lance Jones, who was a member of the famous 9th Battalion, was recently invalided home from Gallipolli, where he was severely wounded.

Trevor Jones came from a well to do family from the Welsh border area. Although both he and his elder brother, Lancelot (Lance) Alban Jones, were born in Warwick, Warwickshire; they attended Malvern College in the spa town of Malvern, in the neighbouring county of Worcestershire. Malvern was a prestigious public boarding school for the sons of the middle class and had a fine reputation for producing scholars, soldiers and sportsmen, particularly cricketers.

The Jones family emigrated to Australia and settled at “Merrilees” Sherwood. Both Trevor and his elder brother Lance were members of the 9th Infantry Battalion Citizens Forces, with Lance holding a commission. Lance enlisted in August 1914 but Trevor did not enlist until September of 1915, perhaps as stated by his mother, in order that he might gain matriculation into Queensland University.

When Trevor enlisted on 16th September 1915, he was 20 years old and being under 21 provided written approval from his mother, Zoe Annie Clara Jones. The document has a line where his father should have signed but Captain Mervyn Jones, a master mariner, had died in 1902. Trevor was employed as a chemical analyst with the state government.

Upon arriving at Enoggera, Trevor was initially posted into a depot battalion. His file contains a letter signed by a Dr Henly of Wickham Terrace and dated 21st November stating that Trevor was unable to attend roll call as he was suffering from bronchitis. On 15th February 1916, Trevor was drafted into the 41st Battalion which was being raised at Enoggera at the time.

While in camp Trevor became ill and was admitted to the Royal Brisbane Hospital where he died on the 1st April 1916. The cause of death, no doubt after a post mortem, was recorded as Intussusceptions; an intestinal obstruction.

Trevor Jones was buried at the Francis Private Cemetery at Francis Lookout on Dewar Terrace, Sherwood. This cemetery is officially listed in the register of Commonwealth War Graves; Trevor Jones is the only serviceman buried there. Trevor’s father, Captain Mervyn Jones is buried in the same cemetery.

Trevor’s brother, Lancelot was a Captain in the 9th Battalion AIF. He was wounded twice at Gallipoli and repatriated back to Australia in early 1916.

Courtesy of Ian Lang

Mango Hill