Terence Percival Jones DSO

Rank:

Major

Unit at enlistment:

4th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Awards or decorations:

Distinguished Service Order and Bar, Mentioned in Despatches

Commemorated at:

Park Baptist Church

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Brant

Birth city:

Brantford, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

148 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

148 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Bank clerk

Employer:

Bank of British North America

Religious denominations:

Baptist

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 29886
Date: January 1, 1917
Honour or Award: Distinguished Service Order
Name: Terence Percival Jones (Major)
Unit: 4th Battalion

Details: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in the operations near Valenciennes from the 1st to 6th Nov. 1918. His work as brigade major was of the highest order and largely contributed to the success of the brigade in the capture of Valenciennes and towns further east. He also made several daring personal reconnaissances under severe fire and secured exact information which enabled the enemy’s disposition to be effectively dealt with and the advance to continue.

London Gazette: 29890
Date: January 4, 1917
Honour or Award: Mentioned in Despatches
Name: Terence Percival Jones (Major)
Unit: 4th Battalion

London Gazette: 31266
Date: April 2, 1919
Authority: C.O. 2040, January 20, 1919
Honour or Award: Bar to Distinguished Service Order
Name: Terence Percival Jones (Major)
Unit: 4th Battalion

London Gazette: 31448
Date: July 11, 1919
Honour or Award: Mentioned in Despatches
Name: Jones, Terence Percival
Unit: 4th Battalion

BX June 19, 1916

Is Mentioned in Despatches – Major Terence Percival Jones Further Distinguishes Himself at the Front

In a dispatch just issued by Sir Douglas Haig of Canadians mentioned for gallant and distinguished conduct on the battlefield appears the name of Major Percy Jones of the 4th Battalion. Major Jones is a son of Mrs. Terrence Jones of 148 Brant Avenue and left with Capt. “Mac” Colquhoun as a subaltern. Some time ago he was promoted for gallant conduct on the field and it would appear from the list just issued that he has further distinguished himself.

BX July 31, 1917

Received D.S.O.

The Distinguished Service Order badge recently awarded to Major Terence Percival Jones has been received by his mother, Mrs. Terrence Jones of Brant Avenue. The medal is a beautiful piece of engraving and his mother is justly proud of and highly prizes it.

BX April 3, 1919

Major Terrence Percival Jones Receives Bar to D.S.O.

It was officially announced today that the bar to the Distinguished Service Order had been awarded to Major Terrence Jones, 4th Battalion. Major Jones was one of Brantford’s “originals,” leaving here as a subaltern with the first company of the Duffs. He has made a distinguished record since that time.

BX May 7, 1915

Letters Were Written Before the Big Fight – Yesterday’s Mail Brought Letters From Officers and Men at the Front – Lieutenant Terence Percival Jones Refers to Some Terrible Sights Seen Along Roadside as Troops March Along

On the English mail which arrived here yesterday came a number of letters from Brantford men at the front to their relatives here. All of them had been written before the big battle north of Ypres, but even the letters tell between the lines, that there was something in the air.

Lieutenant Percy Jones in a letter to his mother, Mrs. Terence Jones, Brant Avenue, stated that day he wrote, they had marched 10 miles and the day before nine miles, with the men carrying a load of 60 lbs, and they were all tired out. They had been moved up from the reserves to the actual firing line and expected big things. They had moved from Northern France into Belgium itself, over the one main road in that section. The sights along that road, he stated, were most pitiable. Day and night the road was full of traffic, with reinforcements going up to the front, and ambulances returning with the freight of wounded men, while ever and anon came along, a group of Belgian refugees. “Canadians have no idea of the pitiable sights to be witnessed over here,” wrote Lieut. Jones. At the time the five officers of the company were quartered in a tiny barbershop.

BX January 18, 1916

Further Thanks for Gifts Sent – Brantford Chapter, I.O.D.E. Sent Christmas Gifts to Men at the Front – Their Appreciation

Miss Van Norman, secretary of Brant Chapter, I.O.D.E., has received several further letters from Brantford officers now at the front, expressing their very hearty thanks for the good things sent by the I.O.D.E. to their men for Christmas. The spirit of all the letters is cheerful and optimistic. The letters read as follows:

December 26, 1915

France,

Miss Van Norman,
Secretary Brant Chapter, I.O.D.E.

Dear Miss Van Norman,

The barrels of fruit and jelly so kindly sent with best wishes by the Brant Chapter as a Christmas remembrance, for the Brantford boys of the First Contingent, arrived some days ago, and the contents have been distributed.

It was indeed kind of you to remember us, and I may assure you that your gift was greatly enjoyed.

The officers, N.C.O.’s and men thank you for your remembrance and send their best wishes to the Brant Chapter for a happy New Year,

Sincerely,

T.P. Jones, Major
Second in Command, 4th Can. Batt

BX August 17, 1914

Lieutenant's Terence Percival Jones and Frederick William Miller - Generous Treatment

Lieutenant Frederick William Miller and Lieutenant Terence Percival Jones of this city, who will be the subalterns of the Brantford section of the Canadian contingent for Belgium, are both members of the staff of the Bank of British North America in this city. This morning word was received here that during their absence abroad on active service their pay from the bank would be continued in full. This will be in addition to their active service pay.

In contrast was the action of a local firm, which withheld the total amount of wages coming to a man who had purchased some lumber and was paying a small amount each week. Learning that he was going to the front, although he has a wife and family, the firm promptly retained all the pay that was coming to him, to make up for the amount still owing on the lumber.

The case has been brought to the attention of the police magistrate by the man in question, who expects to be leaving any day and desires to see his family provided for slightly before he leaves.

In addition to the troops being sent from Brantford, there will be a large number of Indians to go from Brant County. These have enlisted with the 37th Haldimand Rifles, which is very largely an Indian corps, the band being entirely Indian.

BX September 5, 1914

A Ring For Lieutenant Terence Percival Jones – Golf Club Officers and members Send One to Him at Valcartier

The members of the Brantford Gold Club are presenting Lt. T.P. Jones, of the active service contingent of the Dufferin Rifles with a handsome ring, with the monogram “T.P.J.” engraved thereon, as a remembrance from the Brantford Golf Club.

The presentation will be made at Valcartier on behalf of the Golf Club, by W.F. Cockshutt, M.P., who leaves on Sunday for the camp, to say goodbye to the Brantford boys.

The Following letter will accompany the ring:

August 29, 1914
Brantford

Lieutenant T. Percy Jones
Camp Valcartier
Quebec

My Dear Percy,

On behalf of the Brantford Golf and Country Club, I have very much pleasure in asking you to accept the accompanying signet ring as a slight remembrance from your fellow golfers

We know that at the front as on the links you will always play “the Game,” fairly, squarely and successfully; and that you will be present at the final victory at the “Last hole” which will of course be Berlin.

With all good wishes, and looking forward to welcoming you and your brave Brantford comrades back to your old home town in the not far distant future, when this disastrous war which has been thrust upon the empire has been brought to a successful conclusion.

Believe me on behalf of your admiring Brantford golfing friends.

Yours very sincerely,

H.F. Fitton
Pres. Brantford Golf and Country Club