Awards & Winners

Jack French

Date of Birth 15-July-1914
Place of Birth Shire of Crows Nest
(Queensland, Australia)
Nationality Australia
Profession Soldier
John Alexander "Jack" French VC was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. French was one of 20 Australians to receive the award for their actions during World War II. He was killed in action during the Battle of Milne Bay in September 1942 while serving with the 2/9th Battalion.

Awards by Jack French

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1942


Victoria Cross
(In recognition of most conspicuous bravery that took place on 4th September, 1942 as Corporal of the 2/9th Battalion, AIF during the Second World War. Posthumously awarded.)