Jack French

John French
Jack French in c. 1940
Born	(1914-07-15)15 July 1914 Crows Nest, Queensland, Australia
Died	4 September 1942(1942-09-04) (aged 28) Milne Bay, Territory of New Guinea
Allegiance	Australia
Service / branch	Second Australian Imperial Force
Years of service	1939–1942
Rank	Corporal
Unit	2/9th Infantry Battalion
Battles / wars	Second World War North African Campaign Western Desert Campaign Siege of Giarabub Siege of Tobruk Pacific War New Guinea Campaign Battle of Milne Bay (DOW)
Awards	Victoria Cross

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.