Son of Jens Sonner Jensen and Justina Jensen, of Ashhurst.
Embarked Wellington, 15 February 1917; disembarked Devonport, England, 26 April 1917, and marched in to 5th Reserven, Sling Camp.
Proceeded overseas to France, 6 June 1917; joined 2nd Bn, NZ Rifle Brigade, in the field, 26 June 1917, and posted to B Company.
Admitted to 133rd Field Ambulance, 9 September 1917 (not yet diagnosed, febrile); transferred to 41st Casualty Clearing Station, 10 September 1917; to No 7 Canadian General Hospital, Etaples, 11 September 1917; to No 6 Convalescent Depot, Etaples, 19 September 1917; to No 5 Convalescent Depot, Cayeux, 23 September 1917; to NZ Base Depot, Etaples, 20 November 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 14 December 1917.
On leave to United Kingdom, 10 March 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 4 April 1918.
Admitted to No 2 NZ Field Ambulance, 13 June 1918; rejoined unit, 19 June 1918.
Appointed Lance Corporal, 30 June 1918; promoted Corporal, 26 August 1918.
Killed in action, 19 September 1918.
Parents: Jens Sunner Jensen and Justina Jensen, Ashhurst, Wellington
Parents: Jens Sunner (b. Denmark) and Justina (b. Sweden) JENSEN AWMM