Jack French
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
Died when: 28 years 51 days (337 months)Star Sign: Cancer
John Alexander French, VC (15 July 1914 – 4 September 1942) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest 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 the Second World War.He was killed in action fighting against the Japanese during the Battle of Milne Bay in September 1942 while serving with the 2/9th Battalion.
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