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Heroic Score1001057th out of 4480
Number of Medals7
Total Heroic & Non-Heroic Score112989 of 4480
Australian Army#33of 85
Infantry#417of 1502
World War II#486of 924
North African Campaign#7of 18
Western Desert Campaign#3of 7
Siege of Giarabub#1of 1
Siege of Tobruk#3of 5
Pacific War#16of 37
New Guinea Campaign#2of 4
Battle of Milne Bay (DOW)#1of 1
Jack French
Corporal, Australian Army
World War IINorth African CampaignWestern Desert CampaignSiege of GiarabubSiege of TobrukPacific WarNew Guinea CampaignBattle of Milne Bay (DOW)
Awards & Decorations
Ribbon Rack
Biography
John Alexander French, VC 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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Score Breakdown
Victoria Cross(base 100)
+100Heroic Score100 pts