John Carroll | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:John_Carroll_portrait.jpg) John Carroll VC, in London, August 1918, shortly before returning to Australia. | |
| Born | 16 August 1891 Brisbane, Queensland |
| Died | 4 October 1971 (aged 80) Perth, Western Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/ | Australian Imperial Force |
| Years of service | 1916–18 |
| Rank | Private |
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John Carroll, VC (16 August 1891 – 4 October 1971) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross,[1] the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was also known as Jack Carroll.[2]
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Known to everyone as Jack, Mr Carroll earned Australia's highest military honour [...].