Ralph Jones | |
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Born | 26 September 1900 Gorleston, England |
Died | 5 August 1944 Cowra, Australia | (aged 43)
Allegiance | United Kingdom Australia |
Service | British Army Australian Army |
Years of service | 1918–20 1942–44 |
Rank | Private |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | George Cross |
Ralph Jones, GC (26 September 1900 – 5 August 1944) was an English-born Australian soldier who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed when Japanese prisoners of war staged an escape attempt on 5 August 1944 in Cowra, New South Wales.