Corporal John French V.C.Print Page 
A bridge commemorates Corporal John French who was awarded the Victoria Cross (V.C.) during World War Two. It was dedicated on the 66th Anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay.
Corporal John Alexander French served in Queensland’s first battalion raised during the Second World War. He received his Victoria cross posthumously for his bravery during the battle of Milne Bay on 4 September 1942. French is buried in Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery, Papua New Guinea.
Location
| Address: | Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside, 4032 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.379197 Long: 153.032906 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 24th August, 2008 |
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Plaque :
Corporal John French, VC Memorial Bridge
This bridge is named Corporal John French, VC Memorial Bridge on 24 August 2008 by Cr Fiona King, Councillor for Marchant Ward, celebrating the 66th anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay.
The name honours Corporal John French was was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously following his actions in the Battle of Milne Bay on 4 September 1942.
Thanks to - Chermside & District Historical Society
- Milne Bay Memorial Library & Research Centre
