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Mother: Louisa Farrell. nee: Jensen
John Jensen enlisted with the 1st Battalion AIF on the 19th of August 1914 and served at Gallipoli
where he was Wounded in Action and was returned to Australia where he was
discharged as Medically Unfit on the 20th of January 1916 and re-enlisted
with the 7th Reinforcements 33rd Battalion AIF on the 27th of June 1916 and left Sydney on board HMAT A68
"Anchises" on the 24th of January 1917.
07/09/1918. 33 Bn A.I.F. 3082. Private; John JENSEN. For conspicuous gallantry
and devotion to duty during the Operations near BRAY on 22/23rd August. Pte, JENSEN was in charge
of a Special Section to maintain liason with the 47th Division on our left. He carried out his
duties in a highly efficient manner, and made good the gap that occured.
Single handed, he rushed the final objective. he went forward with a captured Machine-Gun and
successfully covered this work. His skillful and timely handling of this gun undoubtedly saved
us manny casualties. Throughout he displayed courage and initiative of the highest order, and
largely contributed to our successful holding on while our left flank was in the air after the
withdrawal of the troops on left.
London Gazette 14th May 1919. Page 1365 Position 53.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 15th of September 1919. Page
1365 Position 93.
26/10/1918. 33 Bn A.I.F. 3082. Private; John JENSEN. Private Jenden has on all
occasions distinguished himself by his great gallantry and devotion to duty, He has taken part in
6 Battles since March 30th, and in each has displayed irresistible dash, and utter disregard of
personal danger, splendid initiative and courage of the highest order. In addition he has distinguished
himself in raids.
In the August operation he did especially good work in charge of Liason Section; on two occasions
he captured German Machine-Guns and Crew in the face of heavy fire, and then firedthese guns to
great effect. He has always volunteered for any dangerous or difficult tasks, and has always
achieved the fullest succes.
This man has been on service since 1914. He is an exceptionally keen and enthusiastic soldier,
and has always set a magnificent example to the whole of the Battalion.
London Gazette 3rd Septemver 1919. Page 11185 Position 6.
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 11th of December 1919. Page 2375
Position 16.
Returned to Australia 16th June 1919. (D Company)
John Jensen was a single 23 year old Bush Worker/Farmer from Wasley's, South Australia upon enlistment.
(Australian National Archives)
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