Private Ralph Jones

Service number N244527
Birth Date 26/09/1900
Birth Place United Kingdom: England, Norfolk, Gorleston
Death Date 05/08/1944
Death Place Australia: New South Wales, Cowra
Final Rank Private
Service Australian Army
Unit 22nd Garrison Battalion
Places
Conflict/Operation Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Ralph Jones (1900-1944) was born in Britain and came to Australia shortly before the war, having previously served in the British army. The George Cross posthumously awarded for his bravery during a Japanese prisoner-of-war breakout was presented to his brother in Britain.

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Date of birth 26/09/1900
Date of death 05/08/1944