John Alexander French (15 July 1914 - 4 September 1942) 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. He was 28 years old, and a corporal in the 2/9th Battalion (Queensland), Australian Military Forces during the Second World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 4 September 1942 at Milne Bay, … Wikipedia
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